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Becoming a volunteer at Someplace Safe is a meaningful way to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals affected by crime and victimization. As a volunteer, you can contribute your time, skills, and talents, helping survivors in your community move forward.
Parenting Time Center Volunteer Opportunities
Depending on your interest, time, and location, there are many different volunteer ways.
Center Services
- Visitation Assistant: Be a second adult present during monitored parenting time. Volunteers are present, but the parenting time is between the parent and the child. The volunteer is not actively involved.
- Exchange Assistant: Volunteers facilitate the exchange by meeting with each parent and assisting the child in successfully meeting and departing from one parent to the other during the parenting time exchange.
Administrative Support
- Office Records Assistant: Assist staff in maintaining statistics and information for grant reporting, assist with data entry, and make copies.
- Phone Support: Answer calls, refer calls to appropriate individuals, and take messages.
- Go-for: Run errands between office locations as needed.
- Volunteer Coordinator: Facilitate quarterly volunteer training and keep volunteer applications and files up to date, providing scheduling and support services for volunteer staff.
Maintenance Support
- Maintenance Assistant: Provide handyperson assistance as needed, including painting and light repairs.
- Cleaning Assistant: Assist in cleaning and organizing the centers and toy rooms.
Donations and Support
- Direct Fundraiser: Solicit items and resources from local individuals and businesses as assigned.
- Truck Availability: Provide a pick-up truck to assist in moving items.
Becoming a New Volunteer
Volunteering at Someplace Safe provides an opportunity for personal growth, learning, and making a difference in your local community. Moreover, you will join a community of dedicated individuals who share the common goal of ending violence and supporting survivors.
Some volunteer positions may require comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure you are well-equipped for your role.
Qualifications & Commitment
- Volunteers must be age 14 for general office support and age 18 for direct services
- Time commitments vary depending on the volunteer position/opportunity/task performed
- Direct service volunteers will need to commit to a 40 hour training prior to volunteering
Applications and Forms
- Complete the Volunteer Application
- Complete the Background Study Form
- Print and complete the Volunteer Handbook
- Additional forms may be completed at the first in-person meeting with your local Advocate
Training
- Complete Volunteer Orientation
- Program specific training may be required. Please ask our staff if you need any additional training.
NOTE: Volunteers, please complete the Volunteer Handbook before their first meeting to assist us in finding the best fit for them.
For more information about volunteering at Parenting Time Center, please contact 218-739-3132 or PTC@someplacesafe.info