Volunteer

We are currently not accepting Children’s Advocate Volunteer applications at this time. 

Thank You.

Be a Children’s Advocate Volunteer

Volunteers can play an important role with children who are transitioning from living with domestic violence to exploring a new, safe life. Each child’s needs at this time are unique, but one thing is the same for all: positive attention from caring adults makes life better.

Volunteering as a Children’s Advocate can include:

• Being available weekday evenings
• Being 18 years of age or older
• Assisting staff facilitating children’s support groups
• Providing childcare during resident’s support groups
• Working one-on-one with kids in our “match” program (these hours will vary)

We are not accepting Children’s Advocate Volunteers at this time.

Be a Facilities or Youth Volunteer

It takes many things to make a house a home and to maintain a comfortable, welcoming environment in our facilities. Volunteers are always needed to help our team keep the shelters and transitional living apartments safe, sound and well-supplied.

Since our agency is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, scheduling for this position is flexible and can be worked out to fit your personal schedule or group schedule.

Volunteering as a Facilities Volunteer can include:

• Sorting and organizing donations
• Yardwork, minor repairs and painting at shelters
• Welcome Home Project: help prepare living spaces for the women and their children in our shelter and units. To create a welcoming environment for those we serve.
• Holiday season: helping organize donations and wrapping gifts for families

Volunteering as a Youth Volunteer can include:

• Hosting a needs drive
• Being a Special Events Volunteer

APPLY TO VOLUNTEER AS AN INDIVIDUAL

APPLY TO VOLUNTEER AS A GROUP

If you have questions about any of the above volunteer opportunities or would like to discuss an opportunity not listed, please contact Sydney by email or call 402-437-9367.

BE A SPECIAL EVENT VOLUNTEER

SEE SPECIAL EVENT OPPORTUNITIES

The following internship opportunities involve working in the shelter directly with residents:

Advocate Interns assist staff in providing support to residents by:

• Responding to “request for service” phone calls.
• Providing crisis intervention and advocacy.
• Safety planning.
• Completing intake and exit procedures with residents.
• Assisting residents with goal setting, problem solving, and connecting with community resources.
• Providing one-on-on support to callers and residents.
• Helping facilitate support groups for adults or children.

Since our agency is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, scheduling for this position is flexible and can be worked out to fit your personal schedule.