VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

24-Hour Crisis Response Team

Provide crisis intervention and advocacy to domestic violence survivors at local police stations or by phone at the time of a DV incident. Requirements: Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle, 40 Hour DV Training, Criminal Background Check, and 1+ year commitment. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Availability needed: on-call scheduling (primarily evenings, weekends, overnight).

24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline

Provide resources, referrals, advocacy, support and intervention to callers. Requirements: 40 Hour DV Training, Criminal Background Check, and 1+ year commitment. Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. Availability needed: weekdays, weekends, or holidays.

Administrative

Assist in general office duties i.e. copying, filing, organizing office/event supplies, sorting donations, and stuffing envelopes for appeal mailings. Requirement: 2+ hours per week commitment. Availability needed: Hours between Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm.

Childcare

Care for children while their parent receives valuable services such as counseling, case management, or skills training. Must have personal or professional childcare experience. Requirements: 40 Hour DV Training and Criminal Background Check. Availability needed: weekends or weekdays; afternoons or evenings.

Court Advocacy

Provide emotional support and legal options to domestic violence survivors applying for a Final Restraining Order at the Union County Courthouse. Requirements: 40 Hour DV Training, Criminal Background Check, and 1+ year commitment. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Availability needed: weekday mornings.

STEP Mentor

Support domestic violence survivors with varying work abilities and employment histories. Assist with building resumes, computer skills, job searches, and interview skills. Requirements: DV 101 Training, Criminal Background Check, and 1+ year commitment. Availability needed: weekday evenings.

Board of Directors and Board Committees

We are always looking for dedicated community leaders to join our Board of Directors and serve on Board Committees, including Finance, Development, and Governance. Please contact Kathryn Lynch if you have expertise in these areas and would be interested in serving.

 

Our 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training is offered four times a year.

Please email volunteer@ywcaunioncounty.org for more information.