Volunteer

Opportunities

Shelter

• Provide donations such as bath towels, toiletry items, household cleaning/maintenance products. (Drop off at office.)

Office

• clerical work during office hours

Fundraising

• Assist with fundraising and events

Community Events

• Assist with outreach at fairs, festivals and other events as planned

Resale Shop (Atlanta and Hope)

• Sorting donations
• Assisting on sales floor
• Donation pick-ups

Sexual Assault

• Hospital accompaniment (Texarkana only)
• Support and explain services

Complete the Survey Survey above for more information!

Why Volunteer?

• It is personally fulfilling to give back and help others in need in our community.
• Boosts resumes to colleges and jobs
• Can sometimes count as college credit
• Meet new people
• Get your foot in the door for a career change
• Gain references on a resume

What better way to show you are worthy of employment than volunteering and proving that you are the right person for the job.  Just a quick did you know…… in a study provided by Indeed.com that 1 in 5 employers are more likely to hire a person who has volunteer time.  That is a 20 percent increase in your chances to get the job you’ve been waiting for. 

You have the opportunity to give to your community and help those who need help the most.  The feeling you will have, knowing that you are making a difference in someone’s life is indescribable and is a feeling you’ll never know until you experience it. 

Partnerships Concepts

for individuals, businesses, schools, churches, civic organizations, nonprofits:

• Volunteer
• Provide donations (monetary or household/toiletry/clothing items)
• Be an advocate for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in your community, organization, church, and education institution
• Follow us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram, share with your friends, family, and groups
• Promote October "Domestic Violence Survivor" campaign with purple pins 
• Sponsor an event or project
• Participate in fundraising
• Request a speaker or training for staff, students, or the community
• Have information available to those you serve or know
• Have our DVP button on your website & social networking site
• Promote October "Domestic Violence Survivor" campaign with purple pins for employees
• Have our information on your resource listing
• Include a link on your website/social networking sites

Complete the Interest Survey in the right column

for more information!