VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer at the Domestic violence intervention program! Become a Volunteer DVIP suggests a commitment of 3 hours per week of volunteer time; however, many of DVIP’s volunteers have active schedules, and most are able to work in a couple of hours per month on a regular basis. If time is an issue, please call for more information. DVIP is willing to work with you and accommodate your special situation. Volunteer opportunities Volunteer Victim Advocate These trained individuals are the core of DVIP’s volunteer program. They answer crisis lines, perform emergency intakes, facilitate support groups, provide advocacy in a variety of settings, and provide information and referrals to victims of domestic violence. Youth Volunteer DVIP is always in need of youth volunteers. While youth make up half of our shelter residents, DVIP has funding for only two full-time staff members to handle youth issues and programming. From playing video games with a group of teenagers to taking the kids in shelter to the park, to facilitating a pre-teen support group, youth volunteers play a vital role at DVIP. Board of Directors Joining the Board of Directors is an outstanding way to share the resources and skills that you can uniquely offer. Our Board is very active in long-range goal planning and policy development, fundraising and community education/awareness. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Board of Directors, contact DVIP at (319) 351-1042 ext. 112 for more information, or complete a Board of Directors Application (docx). Speakers Bureau These volunteers are trained to give presentations, distribute educational materials, and network throughout the community. Educating our communities about the reality and impact of domestic violence is a primary goal of DVIP. Volunteer Special Talents – (i.e. plumbing, carpentry skills, etc. for a few hours or a weekend) Many volunteers provide support by donating their special skills in our office or help maintain our shelter. By providing technical assistance, office support, or home repair skills, volunteers provide an invaluable resource and help DVIP minimize overhead expenses. Heres the link dvipiowa.org/how-can-i-help/volunteering/
Posted on: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 20:30:13 +0000
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