Volunteer

One of the most meaningful ways that you can help the fight against violence is to volunteer your time. Last year, volunteers provided 11,569 hours of service. Without volunteers, we would not be able to offer many of the services that are so essential for effective intervention. We invite you to join us in our commitment to assist victims to cultivate healthy, safe, self-sufficient environments. You will learn the skills you will need through our thorough and informative training program. Whether you would like to work in direct support of victims or offer office support, we have a need that you can fill.

Hotline: Through our hotline, volunteers are often the first line of support for victims who have been isolated by abuse. If you are a good listener, answering the hotline can be very rewarding. Back – up staff are always available to assist and support you.

Legal Advocate: Court can be a fearful experience for victims who are unfamiliar with the system. Volunteer advocates offer comfort and support while guiding victims through the process of getting a restraining order. From filling out the paperwork to standing before the judge, the advocate is there to lend a hand.

Rapid Response Team: In a crisis situation, victims can be easily overwhelmed. Often, just having a shoulder to cry on can work wonders. Rapid Response volunteers can meet with victims at the police station to comfort, to listen, and to assist with getting emergency restraining orders.

Child Advocate: The volunteer child advocates engage in creative play activities with the children in a safe, nurturing environment while parents are attending groups, workshops or individual meetings. If you love working with children, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.

Board of Directors: If you are interested in using your skills and expertise to help the organization accomplish its mission, the board of directors may be the place for you. It is comprised of a group of men and women who oversee the organization in numerous ways: they monitor finances; raise awareness about the mission and organization; raise funds; plan events; as well as assist with many interesting and exciting short-term projects. For more information, contact scdubus@jeannegeigercrisiscenter.org.

Administrative Assistance: Volunteers are always welcome to assist with many office tasks including answering the phone and taking messages, copying, faxing, filing and word processing.

Special Events: Volunteer assistance is crucial to the success of our fundraising events such as the Annual Walk Against Violence and Dorothy’s Run 5K. In addition, volunteers enjoy getting involved in projects like the “Food for the Soul” and “The Giving Tree” programs in November and December, or helping with outreach in the community throughout the year. Come and use your special skills in event planning and reap the rewards of being involved in a worthy cause.

For more information, or to sign up for the Volunteer Crisis Intervention Training, please call our Volunteer Coordinator at 978-465-0999.