Making an Impact: Volunteers
Volunteers are KEY and at HAWC, as a volunteer you will:
- Make meaningful contributions to your community.
- Build deep connections with people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Develop valuable professional skills such as advocacy, peer counseling, community outreach and legal service navigation.
- Directly impact HAWC’s ability to develop and expand programs that empower survivors and raise awareness about domestic violence.
Whether you have one afternoon or can make a deeper time commitment as a hotline or court advocate, it all matters. For those with who do engage directly with clients, there is a 27 hour, live & virtual training required. Here you’ll gain valuable skills, engage in thoughtful reflection and learn how to effectively approach working with DV/IPV survivors.
The next round of pre service training takes place on: Monday November 1st, Wednesday 11/3 and Thursday 11/4: 5:30 PM to 9 PM; Saturday 11/6: 10 AM to 4; Tuesday 11/9 & Wednesday 11/10: 5:30-9 PM.
What’s Needed Right Now?
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Volunteers for the hotline and court advocacy teams.
- Volunteers to spend time with children at the shelter and at the court houses.
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Assistance with upcoming events (October 13th fundraising concert, holiday gift drive, organizing shelter space)
Ready to volunteer?? Fill out an application HERE and begin taking action today!
Short Term Supporters
If you don’t have a lot of time, these opportunities require only an orientation.
Bring the whole crew!
Turn your volunteer experience into a social activity by bringing your family, friends, and co-workers along! In the office, at the shelter, or during special events, HAWC can use all the hands it can get! HAWC offers many opportunities for workplace activism, but if you want your group to get involved in other ways, let us know!