RAISE YOUR HAND Become a Volunteer

RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN RELAUNCH
Last year's Raise Your Hand volunteer recruitment campaign was such a success that we've spruced it up and will relaunch it this summer. Look for signs on TARC buses and ads in publication like LEO, Coffee News and Arts Angelo. Be sure to listen for our spots on WFPK, WUOL and WFPL. 

The next volunteer training classes begin September 8!
Click here for a September/October 2008 Volunteer Training Agenda.

VOLUNTEERS ARE AT THE HEART OF OUR MISSION
Whether volunteers are making hospital runs, monitoring court proceedings, tutoring school children or organizing our storage closets, they are at the heart of The Center’s mission and services:

• Increasing awareness and knowledge.
• Donating your time and energy.
• Having an impact on the community.
• Learning something new.
• Making a difference, one person at a time.
• Utilizing your unique abilities and skills.
• Being part of a team effort.

Hospital Volunteer Advocates
Assist survivors at area hospital emergency rooms by collecting information as necessary and providing advocacy, information, support and options.

Children’s Volunteer Advocates
Tutor children, participate in group activities, provide one-on-one time and assist during field trips.

Legal Volunteer Advocates
Support survivors by collecting information, accompanying them to court hearings and monitoring relevant court proceedings.

Kitchen Volunteers
Assist in preparing food, serving and cleaning up after lunch and/or dinner in our residential kitchen.

English Tutor Volunteers
encourage adult and children survivors in learning and practicing the English language through listening, modeling, utilizing written materials and conversation.

Voices of Strength Volunteers
Educate community audiences about The Center’s mission through information sharing opportunities that dispel myths and increase knowledge.

Special Events Volunteers
Help with the administration, planning and implementation of Celebration of Service and Survival, and other fundraising events.

Administrative Activities Volunteers
Help with filing, mail preparations, data entry, phone calls and other needs.

Call (502) 581-7268 or click here to send an email form to get general information about volunteering.

* Volunteers must be at least 15 years old to provide childcare, and 18 years old to volunteer for administrative activities. Volunteers providing direct services to clients must be at least 20 years old. All volunteers must complete a volunteer application, agree to reference and background checks, sign a pledge of confidentiality, be interviewed and complete required training and orientation in appropriate area of service.