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Volunteer Program
Purpose of the Volunteer Program
The purpose of Circle of Hope’s Volunteer Program is to create meaningful opportunities for community members to contribute to the critical and often life‑saving services we provide to those affected by domestic violence. Volunteers are essential partners in our mission, extending our reach, strengthening our programs, and ensuring survivors and their families receive the support they need.
Volunteer Roles
Volunteers who work directly with survivors and their families are designated as Direct Service Volunteers. These individuals provide hands‑on support through activities such as shelter assistance, hotline response, or advocacy services.
Volunteers who support our organization in ways that enhance services without direct contact with survivors are designated as Indirect Service Volunteers. These roles may include administrative assistance, event support, maintenance projects, or community awareness activities.
Community Awareness
This position supports Circle of Hope's community outreach and fundraising events by promoting awareness, assisting with event logistics, and engaging the public about Circle of Hope’s mission.
Hotline Coverage
This position provides crisis intervention and referral services through telephone, text, and online chat to support individuals experiencing domestic violence. Volunteers offer safety planning assistance, emotional support, and information about available programs and resources.
Children’s Program
This position includes assisting the Child Advocate with children’s support groups, childcare while survivors attend appointments, and mentoring children in our emergency shelter and/or housing programs.
Prevention Program
This position includes assisting the Community Awaremess Coordinator with school presentations. A curriculum is presented to grades K-12 in order to educate students about healthy expression of feeling, self-esteem issues, and dating/domestic violence.
Thrift Store
This position, under the supervision of the Thrift Store Manager, supports daily operations including: operating the cash register, sorting and pricing donations, creating merchandise displays, greeting and assisting customers, picking up community donations, and helping with promotions or advertising.
Administrative
This position includes assisting Circle of Hope staff with filing, shredding of documents, organizing, and assisting with special projects.
