Pillars Advocate Program
What is the Pillars Advocate Program?
The Pillars Advocate Program gives students an opportunity to raise awareness about intimate partner violence prevention and share resources that help students access support. Advocates help create campuses where survivors feel safer, believed, and supported.
What Campus Advocates Do
Campus Advocates serve as ambassadors for Pillars of Peace and a bridge to survivor-safe resources.
As an Advocate, you will:
Table once per semester to share prevention and support resources
Organize at least one fundraiser or drive per semester to support our emergency shelter (donation drive, peer-to-peer campaign, or small event)
Educate peers and connect them to appropriate services such as shelters, legal aid, mental health support, and case management
Participate in training and use the Pillars of Peace Advocate Toolkit
What Campus Advocates Do Not Do
Campus Advocates do not:
Provide crisis counseling, legal advice, or case management
Collect identifying survivor information
Share survivor stories publicly without explicit permission
Advocates are trained on what to say, what not to say, and how to refer someone safely to professional support.
Training & Support You’ll Receive
You’re never doing this alone. We support Pillars Advocates every step of the way with:
Trauma-informed communication training
A dedicated Pillars of Peace staff point-of-contact
Monthly group huddles for skill-building and troubleshooting
A complete Advocate Toolkit with ready-to-use materials
Who Should Apply?
This program is for you if you are…
Passionate about domestic and gender-based violence prevention
Interested in social work, mental health, public health, or social justice
Looking to make a meaningful, real-world impact on your campus
Ready to learn, collaborate, and lead with care
Minimum Requirements
Currently enrolled in a higher education program (undergraduate, graduate, or doctorate)
Able to table and host at least one fundraiser or drive per semester
Willing to complete training and uphold confidentiality policies
Member or leader of a student organization, or demonstrated campus involvement (strongly encouraged, not required)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a counseling role?
No. Advocates are ambassadors who raise awareness, share resources, and organize fundraising efforts.
Do I need experience?
No. Training and ongoing support are provided.
Can a student organization apply instead of an individual?
Yes! We welcome organization-based partnerships and collaborations.
Is this a paid role?
No. This is a volunteer opportunity.
Your donations help people get support when they need it the most
Every dollar you donate will go a long way to help save lives of families and children subjected to abuse. Whether it’s helping pay rent, buying food, getting access to healthcare services, or providing the resources needed to ensure safety.