Ongoing Opportunity Categories: Advocacy and Crisis SupportOngoing Opportunity Tags: advocacy, children, Families, serve, and support
Are you a natural helper, eager to have a positive impact on your community?
Volunteer victim advocates offer crucial support and comfort to victims of violent and sexual crimes. As part of our volunteer team, you will have the opportunity to:
-Provide hope to victims of violent crime
-Gain valuable training
-Build upon your experiences
-Strengthen your communication and people skillsBest of all, you will be able to select the shifts yo work. We understand and value our volunteers time and know you lead busy lives. Volunteers are able to select days and times that work best for their schedules.
“How much time will I commit to volunteering?”
Volunteers will choose 2-4 shifts per month based on their schedule and availability. The Victim Center operates a free and confidential 24-hour crisis hotline. The Victim Center staff cover the hotline during normal business hours, generally Monday-Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Volunteer victim advocates cover the remaining hours. Shifts include evenings, weekends, and holidays when The Victim Center is not open.No Records Found
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VerifiedSkills Requested: Communication, Supports veteransRequirements & Commitment: Background checkServing as a Guardian for a Veteran on a Mission Helping with Flight Departures or a Welcome Home ceremony Assembling backpacks for Veterans Working at our booths at special events or Serving on a committee Working on various clerical tasks that can be done from home Read more...
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Skills Requested: having a love for cooking is a plus but no need to have experience in the kitchen, we provide trainings for youRequirements & Commitment: Consistency and a commitment of a weekly, biweekly, or monthly schedule is required for all kitchen volunteersAssist our kitchen staff in providing comforting meals to our residents in shelter! A kitchen staff volunteer will be helping in preparing meals, serving meals, washing dishes, sorting food that is donated, cleaning our commercial kitchen and our cafeteria. Read more...
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Skills Requested: dog sitting, pet sitting, driving,Requirements & Commitment: Requirements: If you have pets, they must be spayed/neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations. Your pets must also get along with other animals. A loving home where the dog can feel safe and cared for.Looking for Volunteers to Help Pets in Need! 🐾 We’re looking for compassionate volunteers in Greene, Webster, and Christian Counties to temporarily care for dogs while their owners recover from illness, accidents, or need respite care. This is a great opportunity to help pets and their families during a difficult time. What’s Involved: Provide a loving home for a dog Read more...
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Would you or your group like to celebrate with and support DCO during a community event? DCO hosts multiple fundraising events each year. The TacoDeSOMO taco festival, the Charity Golf Classic, the original Wine Walk, the Advocate’s Ball, and the famous Springfield Turkey Trot and more are open to volunteers in multiple roles. We’d love to hear from you! Submit Read more...
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Requirements & Commitment: To be a volunteer with the Ozark Action, Inc Head Start/Early Head Start Program are required to complete and pass background screenings. Please contact your local HS/EHS for further information on requirements.Head Start programs welcome volunteers! You can help in the classroom and on field trips, assist in center maintenance or yardwork, to just name a few ways to volunteer. Your volunteer experience may qualify as training for employment in the childcare field. For information about volunteering, please contact your local Head Start program. Read more...
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