"Never doubt that a small group of concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever could!"         - Margaret Mead

Volunteers are utilized on a daily basis at the Family Violence Center. People from all walks of life donate their time and energy to help the center.
Volunteers are needed in the Hotline office, the Administrative office, the Clothing Room and the Shelter Youth Program.
We try to work around your schedule. You tell us when you want to work and where your interests lie. If it wasn't for volunteers, the shelter would have a very difficult time remaining open.

Karla is our volunteer coordinator and has been with the Family Violence Center since the year 2000. She started as a women's advocate in the hotline office and then moved to the volunteer program.
She will talk with you and then find a volunteer position which is just right for you. When you contact the Center to volunteer, Karla is the one who will set-up your time and position.

So help the Center by volunteering today!

• Answer 24-hour hotline in shelter.
• Provide information, referrals, crisis intervention and advocacy.
• Relieve or assist shelter staff.
• Answer phones, hand out mail and supplies, clean rooms when residents leave, assist residents with daily needs.

SHELTER YOUTH PROGRAMS

• Assist with play activities, outings, educational groups and support groups for children of all ages.

COURT ADVOCACY

• Support victims at the courthouse by assisting them in completing protection orders, providing community referrals, crisis intervention and advocacy.

• Answer phones, data entry, write donation thank you cards, typing, filing and staff relief.

CLOTHING ROOM AND/OR DONATIONS

• Open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday
  
• Unload distribution center donations, sort, and arrange items for display.

BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

• Assist with mowing the lawn, trimming hedges, picking up trash around complex, painting, maintenance repairs, upkeep, buffing floors, etc....

FUNDRAISING/SPECIAL PROJECTS

• Assist with various fund-raising activities, special projects and holidays.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

• Do public speaking on domestic violence and its affect on victims and the community.
• Staff information booths to create community awareness.