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Volunteer

 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. There is a $15 processing fee when you submit your application. This fee covers the cost of running a criminal background check and the cost of training materials. The fee works on a sliding scale. It is encouraged, but not required. Please do not let finances be a barrier to volunteering.

Download Volunteer Application (PDF)

Volunteer Orientation
 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 2010:
May 26
July 21
August 18
October 20
November 17

 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.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY PURPOSE
Adopt a Room
(Group Opportunity)		 This opportunity is great for team building! It is mostly based on your requested date and is a year-long ongoing need for the shelter. Your group will be asked to supply paint, painting supplies, and any other decorative items to fix up a room for our shelter residents. By adopting a room, you can help create a cozy, home-like feel for women and children escaping abusive situations.
Children's Group Advocate To aid the shelter Children’s Team in planning and implementing recreational and therapeutic group activities for child residents (all ages). Additional adults allow for more individualized attention for each child. Volunteers may have the opportunity to lead groups, if interested.
Children's Tutoring Advocate To assist in the planning and implementing of tutorial and homework assistance groups to the school-aged children who are in shelter.
Court Accompaniment Advocate To accompany clients to court proceedings and assist clients in obtaining protective orders.
Crisis Hotline Advocate Provide crisis intervention services, supply important information and referrals.
Intake Advocate 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.
Office Aide To help with general office duties as needed and answering the phones.
Outreach Aide Volunteers are needed to build relationships with various community entities. Tasks may include distributing tear-off fliers, brochures, and other name recognition materials.
Sexual Assault Hospital Accompaniment Advocate To provide emotional support, medical accompaniment, advocacy and referral services to sexual assault survivors and their friends and family members.
Shelter General Advocate 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.
Special Events Aide Assist in the planning, organizing, setting up, and working at various agency events.
Transitional Housing Prep
(Group Opportunity)		 Create a fresh home environment for new families moving into transitional housing units. Projects range from cleaning to moving furniture around as needed and decorating to create a move-in ready unit. Volunteers should bring their own preferred 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.
VOICE Night Volunteer VOlunteering Is Contributing to Empowerment. Complete tasks and projects that indirectly serve the needs of our clients.

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1011 Gattis School Rd #106
Round Rock, TX 78664
512-255-1212
24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-460-SAFE