Welcome to the
Survivor Speakers Bureau Members’ Page

Any survivor of sexual violence or harm who is interested in joining may submit an interest form on our website.  
 
The only eligibility requirement is that survivors are in a comfortable place in their healing journey to where joining the SSB feels right for them. 

Any survivor who joins the SSB may choose the level of engagement that best meets their needs, whether that’s inactive or active.

Survivors may join or leave the SSB at any time. They may also change from inactive to active, or vice versa, at any time. 

Inactive: Members who do not currently receive or accept speaking requests.  
Inactive members will still have access to all training, resources, and engagement opportunities.  

Active Level 1: Members who may be new to sharing their story or who have limited capacity for speaking engagements. These members attend at least (1) training per year and review at least (2) self-paced learning materials. This will operate on the honor system and members are able to select their preferred training and self-paced learning materials. 

Active Level 2: Members who may be more experienced with sharing their story or who have more capacity for speaking engagements. These members attend at least (2) training per year and review at least (4) self-paced learning materials. This will operate on the honor system and members are able to select their preferred training and self-paced learning materials.

If you’re interested in receiving speaker requests, you will need to submit the member activation form [insert link].

The Communications Coordinator will contact you to discuss the training and self-paced learning requirements of being an active member. They will also share details about the type of speaking requests we receive to ensure it’s a good fit for you and your healing journey.

There may be situations where additional resources are necessary to ensure a survivor is ready to safely become an active member of the SSB. DARCC will work with those survivors to create the right supportive framework for them. 

No, there is no requirement to speak at a certain number of events or attend every activity. This applies to both inactive and active members.

Participation in the SSB is voluntary and should be a rewarding experience for all members, so our aim is to keep it as flexible and accommodating as possible.

When DARCC receives external speaking requests, they will be assessed for appropriate fit. Speaking requests that are confirmed as ethical and beneficial will be shared via email with members based on their activity level. Members may also be invited to speak at DARCC events throughout the year. 
 

Members may accept a speaking request on a first come, first served basis. DARCC will confirm the speaking request and ensure members have all the necessary information beforehand.

We do not have paid speaking engagements at this time. We may have paid opportunities in the future, but many requests may be on a voluntary basis.

If they are third party speaker requests, DARCC does not manage anything related to speaker compensation. The speaker may connect with the organization making the request to discuss speaker fees.  Any future DARCC events where we ask for a speaker may come with a speaker honorarium.