RVAP has four different volunteer training tracks: Direct-Service (in-person advocacy), Prevention Education (University of Iowa & K-12 / community), Rural (volunteering in Cedar, Iowa, Des Moines, Henry, Lee, Washington, & Van Buren Counties), and the Queer Health Advocates track.

All prospective volunteers for direct service, rural, and prevention education attend a 32-hour training that focuses on understanding sexual assault dynamics, anti-oppression perspectives to sexual violence work, best practices in prevention and working with survivors, and skill building.

Trainings are facilitated by RVAP staff every spring, summer, and fall. Trainings for our Queer Health Advocates Program vary throughout the year depending on the number of applicants. You must be present for all training dates.

Spring 2023 Training Dates

  • February 20th, 5:30 - 9:30 pm
  • February 21st, 5:30-9:30pm
  • February 22nd, 5:30 - 9:30 pm
  • February 25th, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • February 27th, 5:30 - 9:30 pm
  • February 28th, 5:30-9:30 pm
  • March 1st, 5:30 - 9:30 pm
  • March 4th, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer 2023 Training Dates

  • July 10th, 5:30 - 9:30 pm
  • July 11th, 5:30-9:30pm
  • July 12th, 5:30 - 9:30 pm
  • July 15th, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • July 17th, 5:30 - 9:30 pm
  • July 18th, 5:30-9:30 pm
  • July 19th, 5:30 - 9:30 pm
  • July 22nd, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Fall 2023 Training Dates

  • September 11th, 5:30 - 9:30 pm
  • September 12th, 5:30-9:30pm
  • September 13th, 5:30 - 9:30 pm
  • September 16th, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • September 18th, 5:30 - 9:30 pm
  • September 19th, 5:30-9:30 pm
  • September 20th, 5:30 - 9:30 pm
  • September 23rd, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

If you have questions or need more information please call RVAP and speak with a staff member at 319-335-6001.