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VSC Podcast Ep. 14: Volunteering

Listen to Ep 14 of the VSC Podcast all about volunteering and how to get involved at VSC!

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Ep: 14 Volunteering
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This week on the Victim Service Center Podcast VSC Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell sat down with VSC Volunteer Coordinator Shannan Webster and two amazing VSC Volunteers, Dr. Erin Hanson and Diana Oakley, to chat about the benefits of volunteering, how volunteers can help the anti-sexual violence movement, and to learn how and why Erin and Diana got engaged with volunteering at VSC.

Diana’s book Intended Harm: My Escape, Denial, Healing and Forgiveness can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Intended-Harm-Diana-Oak…/…/1937952126

You can listen to this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRhCeJNI4oc&t=1s

You can also listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts from!

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Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It’s important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you’re in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

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