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Ten Great Reasons to Volunteer at BARCC
Friday, October 20, 2023   In the Community   Volunteer Voices  
At BARCC, we’re currently taking applications for new volunteers to make sure that survivors of sexual violence can get the support they…
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Walk for Change 2023
Sunday, April 30, 2023   In the Community  
Over 180 walkers from around Boston came to walk in the rain and wind at DCR's Constitution Beach in East Boston. Survivors, supporters,…
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Why I Volunteer: Nina
Sunday, April 25, 2021   In the Community  
Name: Nina Darby Volunteer program: The (Incredible) Incarcerated Survivor Support Program (ISSP)! How long have you volunteered for BARCC?: I was…
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Want to Support Incarcerated Survivors? Become a BARCC Volunteer!
Thursday, December 10, 2020   In the Community  
For those looking to create meaningful impact in the lives of survivors during COVID-19 (and beyond), we’re excited to announce our newest…
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Why I Volunteer: Ellen
Wednesday, July 01, 2020   Volunteer Voices  
Name: Ellen Miller Volunteer program: Web chat hotline How long have you volunteered for BARCC? A little over a year now—I was a legal intern…
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Why I Volunteer: Sarah
Friday, June 26, 2020   Volunteer Voices  
Name: Sarah Clark Volunteer program: Medical Advocacy How long have you volunteered for BARCC? 18 months What do you do when you're not…
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From Survivors to Survivors
Tuesday, May 05, 2020   Volunteer Voices  
Three of our Survivor Speakers Bureau volunteers answered a few questions for us to share with all the survivors out there during this especially…
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Why I Volunteer: Malika
Wednesday, September 04, 2019   Volunteer Voices  
Name: Malika Volunteer program: Medical Advocacy How long have you volunteered for BARCC? Seven months What do you do when you're not…
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Media: A Volunteer Reflects on Working on a Rape Crisis Hotline in Boston
Tuesday, June 18, 2019   Media   Volunteer Voices  
Boston.com published a profile of volunteer Juliet Zhou detailing her work on the BARCC hotline and the recent expansion to a web chat hotline.…
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Why I Volunteer: Jamez
Tuesday, April 30, 2019   Volunteer Voices  
Name: Jamez Anderson Volunteer program: Office Support Volunteer How long have you volunteered for BARCC? Two years Why do you volunteer with…
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Why I Volunteer: Esteban
Friday, December 21, 2018   Volunteer Voices  
Name: Esteban M. Guijarro Volunteer program: Hotline How long have you volunteered for BARCC? 2.5 years Why do you volunteer with BARCC? It is…
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Press Release: BARCC Seeking Volunteers for Web Chat Hotline Service Launching in November
Friday, July 27, 2018   Media  
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) announces today that it will launch a web chat hotline this November. The web chat hotline will be a new way…
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BARCC Board President Beth Molnar Receives Myra Kraft Community MVP Award
Wednesday, June 27, 2018   In the Community  
The New England Patriots Foundation Honors Her Leadership and Committed Service to Survivors Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) Board of…
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In Remembrance of Dedicated BARCC Volunteer Lynn Hinerman
Thursday, March 29, 2018   In the Community  
You know your community is strong when you come together to process a loss. In February 2018, we lost a longtime volunteer and friend Lynn…
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What I Learned From the BARCC Hotline
Friday, March 23, 2018   Volunteer Voices  
The following post was written by Lindsay Laguna, a former BARCC hotline volunteer. A few months ago, I made the difficult decision to stop…
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A Record-Setting Show of Support at the Champions for Change Gala
Monday, November 06, 2017   In the Community  
Nearly 700 BARCC supporters, volunteers, and staff showed up for survivors this past Friday at our annual Champions for Change Gala & Auction.…
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Enid Levangie Creates Safe Spaces for Hotline Callers
Tuesday, October 24, 2017   Volunteer Voices  
Ten years ago, someone gave Enid Levangie a list of organizations that needed volunteers, and her eye was drawn to BARCC. Our Hotline program stood…
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Walker Bristol Knows How to Engage an Audience
Tuesday, October 10, 2017   Volunteer Voices  
Walker Bristol was organizing workshops on sexual violence at Tufts University, but felt like their work was isolated on a college campus. Walker…
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Ashley Wells Goes Above and Beyond for Survivors
Monday, October 02, 2017   Volunteer Voices  
Ashley Wells stumbled upon the Medical Advocacy program at BARCC when she was unhappy with her work and was looking for volunteer opportunities in…
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Spike in Hate Crimes Creates Surge in Requests for Prevention Training
Thursday, July 06, 2017   In the Community  
Training Can Help You Respond if You See Someone in Danger Since the presidential election, it seems more people than ever are emboldened to…
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A Caring Voice on the Hotline
Wednesday, January 04, 2017   Volunteer Voices  
Volunteer Spotlight: Jess Nissenbaum, Hotline Counselor Whenever someone calls BARCC’s 24-7 hotline, there’s a voice waiting on the…
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Upcoming Community Events: Healing and Action
Monday, November 28, 2016   In the Community  
“What can I do?” “How can I help?” These are two questions BARCC has been hearing over and over throughout this election…
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2016 Champions for Change Gala & Auction Most Successful Yet
Tuesday, November 01, 2016   In the Community  
More than 620 BARCC supporters, volunteers, and staff gathered this past Friday for our annual Champions for Change Gala & Auction. In addition…
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Survivor Speakers Bureau Training
Monday, September 12, 2016   In the Community  
Do you want to share your experience with sexual violence to inspire change? BARCC is hosting a survivor speaker training for people interested in…
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Shout out to all my colleagues and BARCC volunteers
Friday, October 25, 2013   In the Community  
I wrote a blog many months ago about the intersection of sexual violence and the history of wedding traditions. It was part of the research that I…
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Why We’re Walking Wednesdays, Volume 1
Wednesday, March 20, 2013   In the Community  
Around our offices, we're all looking forward to April 7th. Not just because we're tired of snow boots and neutral wool clothes, but…
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Spotlight on the Survivor Speakers Bureau
Friday, November 16, 2012   Stories of Impact  
I have had the immense pleasure and honor over the past year to work with the fabulous members of the Survivor Speakers’ Bureau (SSB) here at…
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An Ode to the Volunteers
Thursday, August 30, 2012   In the Community  
This week is volunteer training at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center. As I type, there are group of people on the other side of the wall learning…
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