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We Love Our Volunteers!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us at Hope Alliance.
There are a variety of ways for you to get involved. We depend on individuals and groups in the community to help provide services to the many survivors of family and sexual violence. If you have any questions about the volunteer process, please contact our Volunteer Services by
e-mail or phone 512-255-1212.
The
Volunteer Process
If you are interested in volunteering with Hope Alliance, please complete the volunteer application and bring it with you to a Volunteer Orientation Session. We ask for a contribution of $15.00 when you submit your application, to help cover program expenses such as background checks and training materials. The $15 is not a requirement to volunteer. Your contribution to support our volunteer program is greatly appreciated.
Download Volunteer Application (PDF)
Attending the Volunteer Orientation Sessions is a chance for you to get to know our agency and explore your options as a volunteer. To attend, you must RSVP with our Volunteer Services by
e-mail or phone 512-255-1212. We can then provide you with more details about the meeting location and application process.
Orientation Dates for 2013
All dates are on Wednesday, 6pm-7:30pm
May 21st
Volunteer Opportunities
Here are details on some of our volunteer positions.
Please be aware that our volunteer positions working directly with survivors and
other clients require 44 hours of training. There are several activities for involvement, until training is completed.
For More Information, Contact
Volunteer Services at 512-255-1212 or
volunteerwccc@yahoo.com
03/2012
Download
Volunteer Opportunities Sheet
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Volunteer
Opportunity
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Purpose
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Crisis Hotline Advocate
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Provide crisis intervention service and support to
those in need.
Supply information about our services or
community referrals.
Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday,
8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
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Intake Advocate
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Meet with clients during intake sessions to collect
information on services they may need.
Offer support
and comfort, lend a listening ear and provide
important information.
Volunteers first must be a crisis hotline
advocate.
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Legal Advocate
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Provide vital information about legal procedures to
clients.
Assist in obtaining protective orders and crime
victims’ compensation, accompany clients to court
proceedings.
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Office Aide
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To help with general office duties, answering the
phones, special projects, data entry, or front
reception desk.
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Outreach Aide
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Volunteers are needed to build relationships and
represent Hope Alliance in the community.
Tasks may
include distributing brochures and materials,
setting up and working a community event information
table.
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Sexual Assault Hospital Accompaniment Advocate
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To provide emotional support, advocacy, medical
accompaniment, and referral services to sexual
assault survivors and their friends or family
members.
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Shelter Advocate
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To help in the everyday tasks involving the upkeep
and organization of the shelter. This position
allows for the volunteer to see the day to day
activity of the shelter, along with everyday contact
with shelter residents.
There are also opportunities to aid the
shelter Children’s Team in planning and implementing
activities for child residents, (all ages).
Activities may include therapeutic games,
story-telling, outdoor fun, or individual homework
tutoring.
Additional adults allow for more
individualized attention for each child.
Volunteers may have the opportunity to lead
groups, if interested.
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Shelter Special Projects
(group opportunity)
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This opportunity is great for team building and is
based on your group size and skill level.
Group projects include painting rooms,
yard/landscape work, deep cleaning, minor repairs,
special family nights, arts & crafts, or a “Supply
Drive” for items at your location.
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Transitional Housing Prep (group opportunity)
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Create a fresh home environment for new families
moving into transitional
housing units. Projects range from
cleaning to moving furniture and decorating to
create a move-in ready unit. Volunteers should
bring their own cleaning supplies and tools (hammer,
nails, screwdrivers, etc.) They are also welcome to
bring any decor items or basic necessities they
would like to donate.
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