FARMINGTON — SAVES will begin its weekly spring Sexual Assault Crisis Helpline advocacy training program from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1. SAVES is looking for local volunteers who would like to give their time for the cause.

Twice a year, SAVES holds an open training for all those interested in becoming Rape Crisis Helpline advocates in the Franklin County area. The training will  continue to May 3 in the Holman House offices of SAVES, 227 Main St., on the second floor.

The trainings will include one Saturday session to work on helpline communication labs. Potential advocates must be at least 18. The training is free to all volunteering their time to the helpline.

“It is such an incredible feeling to be able to provide support to someone in need, to be able to walk with them through their darkest hours,” said Shanna, a graduate of the Advocacy training program.

For UMF students of certain majors, credits may be available. For more information or an application for the program, contact SAVES by phone at 778-9522, by e-mail at [email protected], or visit the office.