Volunteer

1 in 4 women are victims of domestic violence. This could be your sister, friend, neighbor or even you. By volunteering you can help end this tragedy. One person can make a difference.

To fill out our on-line application, please click on the following link: I'm Ready to Volunteer

Purpose

In an effort to educate the public on the issues of domestic violence and to enhance the services we provide, Safe Haven Shelter recruits and trains volunteers to work in all program areas.

Positions

Safe Haven Shelter for Battered Women has volunteer and internship opportunties at both its locations - the Shelter and the Lake Superior Regional Family Justice Center. We have a variety of opportunities for all levels of commitment. Available positions are based on the number of hours an individual plans to volunteer, and the area they feel most compelled to be of serivce.

Volunteer Positions - Safe Haven Shelter

Women's Advocacy

GED Educator - help women earn their GED or improve their education

Victim Historian - assist survivors with recording and sharing their stories

Activity Leader - lead projects in arts & crafts, entertainment, health education, physical wellness, skills training, and spiritual wellness

Children's Advocacy

Advocate's Assistant - assist staff advocates in providing childcare and leading group activities

Arts & Crafts - lead children in fun and creative activities

Readers - read to children one-on-one or in a group setting

Tutor - assist children with homework or other academic subjects of interest

General Advocacy

Administration - become a board member to help develop shelter policy, procedure, and regulations

Clerical - data entry, office assistant, and other duties

Fundraising - lead an innovative fundraising model and assist with its execution

Event Planning - hang up posters, assist with organizing events, mailings, and other outreach activities

Cell Phone Coordinator - sort, package, and assist with 911 phone organization and distribution

Weekend Cook - prepare meals for the women and children in residence

Education/Volunteer Assistant - help with research, planning, organization, and other administrative duties related to the Education and Volunteer Programs

Volunteer Positions - Family Justice Center

Front Desk - greet visitors, answer phones, provide referrals, and book appointments

Intake Specialist - greet clients, listen to their story, and complete intake paperwork

Childcare - assist the Children's Outreach Coordinator with childcare and other group activities

Cleaning/Maintenance - perform routine cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, and washing windows ensuring the Family Justice Center is tidy, welcoming, and comfortable to our clients

Professional Volunteers

Hair Stylist - utilize our in-house salon room to cut, color, and style hair for the clients

Masseuse - utilize our in-house massage table to practice your particular form of this extremely benefitial body/mind therapy

Helping Professionals - share your skill and expertise to help women achieve independence and stability

Internships

The following internship positions are for students who wish to gain direct-services field experience. Click on each role for the position description:

Legal Advocacy

Women and Children's Advocacy

Intake Specialist Internship

We also consider independent study or research internships. Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator for more information.

All interns are required to complete the same forms and training as described on this page for volunteers.

Training

SHS volunteers have the opportunity to gain in depth knowledge about domestic violence and its impact on the community through a variety of trainings.

Before volunteers can begin at Safe Haven Shelter or the Lake Superior Regional Family Justice Center, they must attend basic training. This includes an overview of Safe Haven and its services, domestic violence 101, and volunteer policy and procedures.

Upcoming Basic Training

August 25, 2010 from 4:30pm-8:00pm

To attend training, please fill out the on-line volunteer application.

If you have already filled out the on-line application, confirm your spot in training by signing in to www.myvolunteerpage.com. Go to "My Activities", and select the "activity sign-up" tab. Scroll down to "Training" and select "Basic". On the resulting page, you will need to click on the appropriate check box and hit Save.

To speak with someone about volunteering call: 218-728-6481

Thank you for considering Safe Haven Shelter for Battered Women as a place to volunteer your valuable time and skills. We look forward to the possibility of working with you.