Volunteer Application Process

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM UPDATES

*New Updates July 2024*

Now accepting applications by Wednesday September 4th for Fall CORE Training
Volunteer Programs looking for volunteers are Direct Service -Response Team, Shelter Facility Care, Helpline, and Children’s Program. Non-Direct Service- Community Awareness Program.
Volunteers must attend all CORE and Program Training dates. Read more information about the volunteer opportunities below, and click the “Become a volunteer now!” button to learn about the application process.
If the training dates do not match your schedule, please complete this volunteer call back list to be added to the waitlist. *Next training is in February 2025*
SafeHouse Center requires COVID vaccines for staff and volunteers, and all volunteer opportunities will be in-person, following all community health guidelines.
Virtual information sessions about our volunteer programs are held of the first Monday of each month. We ask that you attend one of these sessions before applying for a volunteer program. Please check this page for upcoming dates and times.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for SafeHouse Center!

We recognize that this work can be difficult and is not for everyone. SafeHouse Center’s volunteer interview and screening process include engaging with those who are in alignment with our core values and our goal of working toward ending all forms of oppression- including Racism, Sexism, Classism, Homophobia, Gender, Religious, Economic, and Institutionalized. In addition, we expect our volunteers to have a shared understanding of the beliefs, philosophy, and causes of domestic violence and sexual assault. We provide the training necessary to help expand knowledge on domestic violence and sexual assault.

Please note that placement in the volunteer program is contingent upon many factors, including the application and interview process, successful completion of training, and adherence to all policies and procedures outlined in the position description, and our volunteer manual. Both placement and continued engagement of any volunteer is at the discretion of SafeHouse.

If not accepted into the program, community members will be provided with other local volunteer resources.

In order to begin volunteering please begin the application process below. Note: Please read about the ENTIRE process before beginning your application. This process can take several weeks, and we cannot accommodate all applicants due to capacity. We appreciate your patience during this process.

Review our volunteer requirements and our confidentiality and security policy: new volunteers are required to make a six-month commitment.
- SafeHouse Center Volunteer Requirements and Confidentiality and Security Policy
Choose which volunteer opportunity is the best fit for you and submit an application. For details about all of our volunteer programs and time requirements, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.

Direct Services Volunteer Application:

To apply for the direct service volunteer program, click on this link

Non-Direct Services Volunteer Application:

To apply for the non-direct service volunteer program, click on this link

High School Youth Educator Volunteer:

To apply for the youth educator program, click on this link

SafeHouse Center will contact the references you provided in your application.
SafeHouse Center will complete all background checks via authorization on the application form.
– Volunteers must clear background checks in order to move on
Complete a screening interview with SafeHouse Center staff member.
If you are selected for a volunteer position you must complete the required core training and specialized program training, which includes approximately 10 hours of videos that are a pre-requisite to the synchronous training. Click for the schedules and more details about the trainings.

Still have questions about volunteering? Contact us!

If you would like assistance or accommodations in filling out the application, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 734-973-0242 ext. 297 or volunteer@safehousecenter.org.

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