Our volunteer program is currently in development, with core elements rolling out in Summer 2026. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds — survivors, advocates, students, professionals, and anyone who shares our commitment to ending institutional child abuse. From research and investigations to survivor outreach and event support, our volunteer opportunities span all three of our program pillars: education & awareness, survivor support, and access to justice. To be among the first to know when opportunities become available, please fill out our volunteer interest form so we can begin matching you with the right role.

Our volunteer program is currently in development, but in the coming months, Unsilenced will offer dozens of volunteer roles to match a wide range of skills, schedules, and interests, including Project Volunteer, Street Team, Investigations, Outreach & Program Support, Admin Support, Development & Fundraising, Leadership, Professional/Specialist positions, and more. Whether you have a few hours to give or are ready for a deeper commitment, there is a role designed for you.

Every volunteer starts with the same two foundational steps: signing Unsilenced’s Code of Conduct and completing an Unsilenced and TTI orientation. From there, training requirements vary by role, ranging from about 2 hours of additional preparation for entry-level roles up to 40-plus hours for investigators and leadership volunteers. No matter your role, all training is designed to set you up for meaningful, confident work, and our team is here to support you through it.

Yes, the Professional/Specialist category is specifically designed for volunteers with advanced credentials. This includes law students, paralegals, licensed mental health professionals, credentialed presenters, and policy research specialists. These volunteers leverage their expertise to support legal research, facilitate future support groups, deliver Project SPEAK presentations, and conduct policy work. The role requires an enhanced confidentiality agreement and periodic re-credentialing as applicable. 

Not yet. We hope to have opportunities for youth in the near future through a Youth Ambassador Program. Youth volunteers between the ages of 14 and 17 will participate in age-appropriate, supervised activities, including community events, school and campus outreach, and social media awareness support. All youth activities require prior parental or guardian consent, and every activity is supervised by a verified adult volunteer or Unsilenced staff member at all times. Our desire is to launch this program in the Spring of 2027.

Absolutely! Our Street Team is designed exactly for people who want to be involved but aren’t yet sure how much time they can commit. Street Team members represent Unsilenced in the community through grassroots, in-person outreach, raising awareness, distributing materials, and connecting the public to Unsilenced’s mission. This role does not involve access to sensitive survivor information, so it’s a welcoming entry point for new volunteers. From there, you can grow into a deeper role whenever you’re ready.