P.O Box 17996
Richmond, VA 23226
Office: 804-249-9470
Fax: 804-249-9472
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Stop the violence. End the silence.
Mission: Safe Harbor saves lives by providing education, advocacy, counseling & shelter to break the cycle of domestic violence.
Volunteer Needs
Court Advocates: Accompany domestic violence victims to court for civil cases such as protective orders. This is for support and domestic violence information, much like a family member would provide, not legal advice. Day hours.
Child Care: 6:30-8:30 Tuesday evenings -- care of children while parent attends support group. Varying times and dates for other child care needs.
Relief Workers: (2-4 hour shift on a weekday evening) Answer phones and door, interact with clients, take care of needs that arise, do intake on new clients. This position covers the safe house in absence of staff. Training given until fully comfortable with the position, and staff are always on call.
Office Help: assorted tasks such as computer input of VAdata, stuffing envelopes, getting supplies, answering phones, making calls, etc. Hours flexible within 9-6 work day.
Speakers Bureau: Outgoing individuals willing to learn domestic violence materials for giving training sessions to groups. Also, people to manage information tables at health fairs, large gatherings. Variable times and days.
Donation Manager: Organized person to put donations in useable form. Involves sorting, developing a system for having clothing available by size and season, and organizing household goods into a pattern that is serviceable and accessible. Time flexible around your schedule. We really need help here.
Marketing Materials: Distribute Safe Harbor posters, brochures, information cards, etc., to locations around the Richmond Metro area to introduce Safe Harbor and its services to the general public.
Interested in helping? Apply to be a volunteer online. Call Chris at 804-249-9470, ext. 15 or Email Chris. See the events page for a schedule of upcoming trainings.