VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
VINTAGE VALUES RESALE SHOPS: Assist with processing, pricing, and displaying merchandise for resale, as well as assist customers. Vintage Values Committee members are also needed. Training is provided. Print Volunteer Application
DIRECT SERVICES: Serve as an advocate for victims of domestic violence and their children. This may involve crisis intervention, shelter intakes, building relationships with other agencies, gathering information, referral and follow-up. Participation in a structured volunteer training program is required for those who want to work directly with clients.
CHILDREN’S ADVOCATES: Address the needs of children from violent homes. Assist with programs and outings. Training is provided.
Evening group – Children’s group meets simultaneously with women’s group from 6-8pm on Tuesdays. Also need facilitators for our school/community outreach programs (Safe Dates-teens, Hands are not for Hitting and Words are not for Hurting-elementary age). Scheduling is flexible. Structured training program is provided.
COURT ADVOCACY: Support women in the court process or assist in special projects.
ON-CALL WORKERS: Assist with crisis calls during the night to respond to victims of domestic violence as they are referred by Crisis Line. This may involve going to the hospital or getting a woman into the shelter.
SHELTER ASSISTANCE: Assist with answering phones, shelter inspection, filing, light repairs, gather bids for repairs, and other assigned tasks.
OFFICE ASSISTANCE: Assist with answering phones, running errands, writing “thank you” notes, telephoning (call lists, canvassing, fundraising), data compilation, copying, and other general office duties.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCACY COUNCIL: Serve as a committee member to engage in projects aimed at eliminating the obstacles victims/survivors face when attempting to leave violent relationships and raise awareness in the community. (Meetings held monthly)
SPEAKERS BUREAU: Act as information liaison within the community. Distribute agency information at community booths and fairs. Share information about services to community groups and assist with other outreach efforts.
FUNDRAISING: Assist with special events or as a committee member.
Weekend positions are available for Vintage Values Resale Shops, Speaker’s Bureau, and some Fundraising events.
For further information, contact Direct Services/Outreach Director at 910.343.9969 ext. 111. Training provided in all areas.
If you have received shelter or services/assistance (including support groups) from any domestic violence agency or, if you have been a domestic violence victim within the past year, please contact the Direct Services/Outreach Director (910.343.9969 ext. 111)before completing an application.
All volunteer assignments are at the discretion of the management of Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc.
- To fill out a Volunteer Application on-line, Click Here.
- To fill out a Volunteer Application and apply by mail, Volunteer Application 02.06.13 and then press ‘Control-P’ to print.