{"id":4501,"date":"2019-06-14T13:09:40","date_gmt":"2019-06-14T17:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safehousecenter.org\/?page_id=4501"},"modified":"2026-03-17T12:53:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:53:24","slug":"volunteer-information-2-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.safehousecenter.org\/?page_id=4501","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4670 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safehousecenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/volunteers-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Volunteers must attend all CORE and Program Training dates. Read more information about the volunteer opportunities below, and click the \u201cBecome a volunteer now!\u201d button to learn about the application process.<\/li>\n<li>To see upcoming CORE &amp; Specialized Program training dates, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safehousecenter.org\/volunteer-program-training-details\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If the training dates do not match your schedule, please complete\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/QgqGSKSsvCHPKtrGA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.safehousecenter.org\/volunteer-interest-form\/)&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763558078500000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Y3uNdbGzgczX-jhZSyoTb\">this volunteer call back list<\/a>\u00a0 to be added to the waitlist.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Virtual information sessions about our volunteer programs are held on the first Tuesday of each month. We ask that you attend one of these sessions before applying for a volunteer program. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safehousecenter.org\/volunteer-info-sessions\/\">Please check this page for upcoming dates and times.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us at SafeHouse Center! We have a rich history of providing outstanding services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. We work within the local community and help lead efforts to create a violence-free society. We are excited to invite you to join us in this work!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SafeHouse Center has two large umbrella groups of volunteer opportunities: <strong>Direct Services<\/strong> and <strong>Non-Direct Services<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Direct Service <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">programs offer volunteers the opportunity to work directly with survivors and their children. All of these programs involve crisis intervention work. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application requirements:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must be at least 18 years old<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must pass an interview with a SafeHouse Center staff member<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must complete both the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safehousecenter.org\/volunteer-program-training-details\/\">Core Training and Specialized Program Training<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select an opportunity below for more information<\/span>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#shelter-volunteers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shelter Volunteers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#helpline-volunteers\">Helpline Volunteers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#children-youth\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children &amp; Youth<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#response-team\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response Team<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#support-group\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support Group Facilitators<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Non-Direct Service <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">programs do not work directly with survivors, but offer volunteers the opportunity to interact with community members and donors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application requirements:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must be at least 18 years old<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must pass an interview with a SafeHouse Center staff member<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must complete part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safehousecenter.org\/volunteer-program-training-details\/\">Core Training and all necessary Specialized Program Training<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select an opportunity below for more information:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#receptionist\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Front Desk Receptionist<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/i><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#community-awareness\">Community Awareness<\/a><br \/>\n<i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/i><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><strong><strong><a class=\"tealButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safehousecenter.org\/volunteer-information-2\/volunteer-application-process\/\"><em>Become a volunteer now!<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Still have questions about volunteering? <a href=\"mailto: safehousecenter.org\">Contact us!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"shelter-helpline\">Direct Service Volunteer Programs<\/h2>\n<p id=\"shelter-volunteers\"><strong>Shelter Volunteers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Shelter volunteers work in our 48 bed shelter program where they provide basic needs to residents and work with staff to ensure a clean, organized, and fully stocked shelter. This position does require lifting, bending, and being on your feet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Volunteer Time Requirements:<\/em> 4 hour weekly shift available between the hours of 9am-10pm, Sunday through Saturday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"helpline-volunteers\"><strong>Helpline Volunteers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">HelpLine Volunteers answer calls onsite of our 24- hour helpline. Volunteers provide crisis intervention, active listening, support, education, and resources to callers. Helpline volunteers will assist with residential living tasks such as cleaning, organizing, and enforcing program guidelines and policies. Morning, afternoon, evening and overnight shifts are available.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Volunteer Time Requirements:<\/em> One 4-hour weekly shift available during the morning, afternoon, evenings and overnights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Children\u2019s Program Volunteers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Children\u2019s program volunteers engage in recreational activities in our Children\u2019s playroom. Volunteers help role model healthy, supportive relationships while providing support and assistance to the children utilizing the Children\u2019s Program services.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Volunteer Time Requirements:<\/em> One 3-hour shift weekly for at least 6 months. Shifts are 5:30pm-8:30pm, Sunday through Friday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Response Team Volunteers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Response Teams Volunteers respond nights and weekends, to provide immediate crisis intervention to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Volunteers meet with survivors in the hospital and jail setting to offer support, information and advocacy immediately following incidents of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as respond by phone when necessary. \u00a0A valid driver\u2019s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required for this program.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em id=\"support-group\">Volunteer Time Requirements:\u00a0<\/em>On-call shifts run from 5p to 8a on weeknights or 8a-8a weekends. Volunteers are asked to take 3 shifts each month. We also ask that Response Teams volunteers live\u00a0<span data-term=\"goog_761015994\">within 1 hour <\/span>of SafeHouse Center, as to ensure prompt responses for survivors. Note: Due to insurance requirements, Response Team Volunteers must be at least 21 and must pass a motor vehicle background check.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Support Group Volunteer Facilitator<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Co-facilitators assist the staff facilitator and help create a supportive environment while providing advocacy and education for survivors who have experienced sexual assault and\/or domestic violence. SafeHouse provides both drop-in and closed curriculum based groups. No previous group facilitation experience is required. Volunteers are required to be available for 2 hours each week for their assigned support group. Support Groups are based on need and availability.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Volunteer Time Requirements<\/em>: 2-hour weekly assigned support group, Monday \u2013 Thursday 5:45pm-7:45pm. Support Groups are based on need, availability and times vary.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><strong><strong><strong><em><a class=\"tealButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safehousecenter.org\/volunteer-information-2\/volunteer-application-process\/\">Become a volunteer now!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Still have questions about volunteering? <a href=\"mailto: volunteer@safehousecenter.org\">Contact us!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"receptionist\">Non-Direct Service Volunteers<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Front Desk Receptionists<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">As a volunteer receptionist you will greet visitors, assist with donors and do light clerical tasks. Training will be provided.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em id=\"community-awareness\">Volunteer Time Requirements:<\/em> 4 hour weekly shifts during business hours M-F 9am-5pm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community Awareness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Volunteers with our newest program, Community Awareness, will attend community events as SafeHouse Center representatives. Volunteers will be asked to help operate information tables and\/or help support staff in set-up, operations, and clean-up at events and fundraisers in our community.<span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>Volunteer Time Requirements:\u00a0<\/em>There is no set hour commitment for this volunteer opportunity. Volunteers will be contacted when events are available.\u00a0The average time commitment for an assignment will be between 2 and 4 hours. 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