Volunteers are seldom paid; not because they are worthless, but because they are PRICELESS!
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Volunteering
at Child & Family Services provides opportunities for personal achievement, allows volunteers to make new discoveries
about themselves and others, and enables them to feel they are forming social bonds and strengthening their community. Because
our volunteers get appropriate training, feedback and recognition - our volunteers feel energized by each assignment; they
see it as fun to do and complete it feeling better than when they started. Here are some volunteer opportunities. Call our
Volunteer Coordinator today at 269-925-1725.
Friendly Volunteer Visitor for Seniors
Description:
Help bring a smile
to the face of a senior living in an area nursing home or adult foster home. Some of our elders are the sole survivor in their
family; others have no family living close enough to visit. Both groups of seniors are socially isolated and too often lonely.
If you can spare at least 30 minutes on a regular basis, we’d love to talk to you about this real need in the life of
local seniors. Nothing can replace the gift of one-on-one caring conversation and companionship…it enhances the human
experience. You too can make a difference in the life of a senior today!
Duration: Ongoing
Dates:
Apr 05, 2011 - (Ongoing)
Time of Day: Morning, Afternoon , Evening
Week
Day(s): Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours Needed: 2, Flexible (per session)
Volunteers
Needed: 10, Flexible
Holiday Events Sponsor/Volunteer
Help at-risk clients
experience holiday celebrations that might otherwise be unattainable in a life full of complexities. From New Year’s
to Christmas and all the holidays in between, some people are afforded few opportunities to connect with caring individuals,
besides service program staff, that truly care and understand the power and benefit of even a moments joy. Sponsors and volunteers
are needed to create/host/facilitate “Moments of Joy” and “Celebrations of Life” by utilizing various
holidays throughout the year. Life enhancing, celebration opportunities available with seniors, teens and families fleeing
domestic violence. Great activities for groups and individuals… both youth and adults. Volunteer days/times per your
availability.
Duration:
Ongoing
Dates:
Mar 22, 2011 - (Ongoing)
Time of Day: Morning, Afternoon
Week
Day(s): Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours Needed: Flexible
Time Details:
The planning sessions are flexible. You will be involved in planning and scheduling the one day event.
Volunteers
Needed: 10, Flexible
Safe Shelter Child Care Volunteer
Do you enjoy creating
games and activities for children? Do you want to brighten and impact the world of young people? The Safe Shelter has opportunities
for you. As a childcare provider you will play games with children while mothers are participating in domestic violence group
once a week. Help women and children escaping domestic violence find new paths and a bright future by becoming a volunteer.
Duration:
Ongoing
Dates:
Mar 18, 2011 - Mar 16, 2012
Time of Day: Evening
Week Day(s):
Tue Thu
Hours Needed: 2, Flexible (per
session)
Time
Details: D.V. support groups take place every Tuesday evening in Berrien Springs from 4:30-6 p.m.
Thursday support group is facilitated at the shelter, in Benton Harbor, from 4:30-6 p.m. This can be a once a month volunteer
opportunity.
Volunteers
Needed: 10, Flexible
Safe Shelter Children’s Program Volunteer
Help children at
the local domestic violence shelter by working with staff to implement Children’s Programs by facilitating fun, educational
and cultural play activities for the children residing at the shelter. Assist in fostering/modeling fun and constructive expression
through creative play with young children in need of positive experiences.
Duration: Ongoing
Dates:
Apr 05, 2011 - (Ongoing)
Time of Day: Morning, Afternoon
Week
Day(s): Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours Needed: 8, Flexible (per session)
Volunteers Needed:
10, Flexible
Safe Shelter Crisis Line Volunteer
Are you passionate about helping women and families?
Do you have time to spend empowering and impacting survivors of domestic violence to feel significant and worthwhile? The
Safe Shelter has opportunities for you. As a crisis line worker you will provide a compassionate and listening ear to women
in need. Help women and children escaping domestic violence find new paths and a bright future by becoming a volunteer.
Duration:
Ongoing
Dates:
Mar 22, 2011 - Mar 23, 2012
Time of Day: Morning, Afternoon
Week
Day(s): Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours Needed: 4, Flexible (per session)
Time
Details: Duration of days and time varied according to your available time.
Volunteers Needed:
10, Flexible
Safe Shelter Resident Advocate Volunteer
Help women
at the local domestic violence shelter by helping staff implement various Social, Empowerment and Life Skills Activities.
Creative, fun and enlightening experiences available.
Duration: Ongoing
Dates: Apr
05, 2011 - (Ongoing)
Time of Day: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Week Day(s):
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours Needed: 10, Flexible (per session)
Volunteers Needed:
5, Flexible
Safe Shelter Storage Space Volunteer
Help the local domestic violence
shelter by working with staff to plan and implement a schedule of periodic Storage Space Inspections and Reorganization. This
will allow for an efficient and effective distribution of donated items to the families exiting the shelter and moving into
their own homes.
Duration:
Ongoing
Dates:
Apr 05, 2011 - (Ongoing)
Time of Day:
Morning, Afternoon
Week Day(s): Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours Needed:
8, Flexible (per session)
Volunteers Needed: 25, Flexible
Friendly
Volunteer Visitor for Seniors
Description:
Help bring a smile to the face of a senior living in an area nursing home
or adult foster home. Some of our elders are the sole survivor in their family; others have no family living close enough
to visit. Both groups of seniors are socially isolated and too often lonely. If you can spare at least 30 minutes on a regular
basis, we’d love to talk to you about this real need in the life of local seniors. Nothing can replace the gift of one-on-one
caring conversation and companionship…it enhances the human experience. You too can make a difference in the life of
a senior today!
Duration:
Ongoing
Dates:
Apr 05, 2011 - (Ongoing)
Time of Day: Morning, Afternoon , Evening
Week
Day(s): Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours Needed: 2, Flexible (per session)
Volunteers
Needed: 10, Flexible
Holiday Events Sponsor/Volunteer
Help at-risk clients
experience holiday celebrations that might otherwise be unattainable in a life full of complexities. From New Year’s
to Christmas and all the holidays in between, some people are afforded few opportunities to connect with caring individuals,
besides service program staff, that truly care and understand the power and benefit of even a moments joy. Sponsors and volunteers
are needed to create/host/facilitate “Moments of Joy” and “Celebrations of Life” by utilizing various
holidays throughout the year. Life enhancing, celebration opportunities available with seniors, teens and families fleeing
domestic violence. Great activities for groups and individuals… both youth and adults. Volunteer days/times per your
availability.
Duration:
Ongoing
Dates:
Mar 22, 2011 - (Ongoing)
Time of Day: Morning, Afternoon
Week
Day(s): Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours Needed: Flexible
Time Details:
The planning sessions are flexible. You will be involved in planning and scheduling the one day event.
Volunteers
Needed: 10, Flexible
Safe Shelter Child Care Volunteer
Do you enjoy creating
games and activities for children? Do you want to brighten and impact the world of young people? The Safe Shelter has opportunities
for you. As a childcare provider you will play games with children while mothers are participating in domestic violence group
once a week. Help women and children escaping domestic violence find new paths and a bright future by becoming a volunteer.
Duration:
Ongoing
Dates:
Mar 18, 2011 - Mar 16, 2012
Time of Day: Evening
Week Day(s):
Tue Thu
Hours Needed: 2, Flexible (per
session)
Time
Details: D.V. support groups take place every Tuesday evening in Berrien Springs from 4:30-6 p.m.
Thursday support group is facilitated at the shelter, in Benton Harbor, from 4:30-6 p.m. This can be a once a month volunteer
opportunity.
Volunteers
Needed: 10, Flexible
Safe Shelter Children’s Program Volunteer
Help children at
the local domestic violence shelter by working with staff to implement Children’s Programs by facilitating fun, educational
and cultural play activities for the children residing at the shelter. Assist in fostering/modeling fun and constructive expression
through creative play with young children in need of positive experiences.
Duration: Ongoing
Dates:
Apr 05, 2011 - (Ongoing)
Time of Day: Morning, Afternoon
Week
Day(s): Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours Needed: 8, Flexible (per session)
Volunteers Needed:
10, Flexible
Safe Shelter Crisis Line Volunteer
Are you passionate about helping women and families?
Do you have time to spend empowering and impacting survivors of domestic violence to feel significant and worthwhile? The
Safe Shelter has opportunities for you. As a crisis line worker you will provide a compassionate and listening ear to women
in need. Help women and children escaping domestic violence find new paths and a bright future by becoming a volunteer.
Duration:
Ongoing
Dates:
Mar 22, 2011 - Mar 23, 2012
Time of Day: Morning, Afternoon
Week
Day(s): Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours Needed: 4, Flexible (per session)
Time
Details: Duration of days and time varied according to your available time.
Volunteers Needed:
10, Flexible
Safe Shelter Resident Advocate Volunteer
Help women
at the local domestic violence shelter by helping staff implement various Social, Empowerment and Life Skills Activities.
Creative, fun and enlightening experiences available.
Duration: Ongoing
Dates: Apr
05, 2011 - (Ongoing)
Time of Day: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Week Day(s):
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours Needed: 10, Flexible (per session)
Volunteers Needed:
5, Flexible
Safe Shelter Storage Space Volunteer
Help the local domestic violence
shelter by working with staff to plan and implement a schedule of periodic Storage Space Inspections and Reorganization. This
will allow for an efficient and effective distribution of donated items to the families exiting the shelter and moving into
their own homes.
Duration:
Ongoing
Dates:
Apr 05, 2011 - (Ongoing)
Time of Day:
Morning, Afternoon
Week Day(s): Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours Needed:
8, Flexible (per session)
Volunteers Needed: 25, Flexible
Friendly Volunteer Visitor for Seniors
Description:
Help bring a smile to the face of a senior living
in an area nursing home or adult foster home. Some of our elders are the sole survivor in their family; others have no family
living close enough to visit. Both groups of seniors are socially isolated and too often lonely. If you can spare at least
30 minutes on a regular basis, we’d love to talk to you about this real need in the life of local seniors. Nothing can
replace the gift of one-on-one caring conversation and companionship…it enhances the human experience. You too can
make a difference in the life of a senior today!
Duration: Ongoing
Dates:
Apr 05, 2011 - (Ongoing)
Time of Day: Morning,
Afternoon , Evening
Week Day(s): Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours Needed: 2, Flexible (per session)
Volunteers Needed:
10, Flexible
Holiday Events Sponsor/Volunteer
Help at-risk
clients experience holiday celebrations that might otherwise be unattainable in a life full of complexities. From New Year’s
to Christmas and all the holidays in between, some people are afforded few opportunities to connect with caring individuals,
besides service program staff, that truly care and understand the power and benefit of even a moments joy. Sponsors and volunteers
are needed to create/host/facilitate “Moments of Joy” and “Celebrations of Life” by utilizing various
holidays throughout the year. Life enhancing, celebration opportunities available with seniors, teens and families fleeing
domestic violence. Great activities for groups and individuals… both youth and adults. Volunteer days/times per your
availability.
Duration: Ongoing
Dates: Mar 22, 2011 - (Ongoing)
Time of Day: Morning, Afternoon
Week Day(s):
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours Needed: Flexible
Time
Details: The planning sessions are flexible. You will be involved in planning and scheduling the
one day event.
Volunteers Needed: 10, Flexible
Safe
Shelter Child Care Volunteer
Do you enjoy creating games and activities for children? Do
you want to brighten and impact the world of young people? The Safe Shelter has opportunities for you. As a childcare provider
you will play games with children while mothers are participating in domestic violence group once a week. Help women and children
escaping domestic violence find new paths and a bright future by becoming a volunteer.
Duration:
Ongoing
Dates: Mar 18, 2011 - Mar 16, 2012
Time of Day:
Evening
Week Day(s): Tue
Thu
Hours Needed: 2, Flexible (per
session)
Time Details: D.V. support groups take place every Tuesday
evening in Berrien Springs from 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday support group is facilitated at the shelter, in Benton Harbor, from 4:30-6
p.m. This can be a once a month volunteer opportunity.
Volunteers Needed: 10, Flexible
Safe Shelter Children’s Program Volunteer
Help children at the local
domestic violence shelter by working with staff to implement Children’s Programs by facilitating fun, educational and
cultural play activities for the children residing at the shelter. Assist in fostering/modeling fun and constructive expression
through creative play with young children in need of positive experiences.
Duration: Ongoing
Dates: Apr 05, 2011 - (Ongoing)
Time of Day:
Morning, Afternoon
Week Day(s): Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Sat
Hours Needed: 8, Flexible (per session)
Volunteers Needed: 10,
Flexible
Safe Shelter Crisis Line Volunteer
Are
you passionate about helping women and families? Do you have time to spend empowering and impacting survivors of domestic
violence to feel significant and worthwhile? The Safe Shelter has opportunities for you. As a crisis line worker you will
provide a compassionate and listening ear to women in need. Help women and children escaping domestic violence find new paths
and a bright future by becoming a volunteer.
Duration: Ongoing
Dates:
Mar 22, 2011 - Mar 23, 2012
Time of Day: Morning,
Afternoon
Week Day(s): Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours
Needed: 4, Flexible (per session)
Time Details: Duration
of days and time varied according to your available time.
Volunteers Needed: 10, Flexible
Safe Shelter Resident Advocate Volunteer
Help women at the
local domestic violence shelter by helping staff implement various Social, Empowerment and Life Skills Activities. Creative,
fun and enlightening experiences available.
Duration: Ongoing
Dates:
Apr 05, 2011 - (Ongoing)
Time of Day: Morning,
Afternoon, Evening
Week Day(s): Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours
Needed: 10, Flexible (per session)
Volunteers Needed: 5,
Flexible
Safe Shelter Storage Space Volunteer
Help
the local domestic violence shelter by working with staff to plan and implement a schedule of periodic Storage Space Inspections
and Reorganization. This will allow for an efficient and effective distribution of donated items to the families exiting the
shelter and moving into their own homes.
Duration: Ongoing
Dates:
Apr 05, 2011 - (Ongoing) tawatawatawa
Time of Day: Morning,
Afternoon
Week Day(s): Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours
Needed: 8, Flexible (per session)
Volunteers Needed: 25, Flexible
Friendly Volunteer Visitor for Seniors
Description:
Help bring a smile to the face of a senior living
in an area nursing home or adult foster home. Some of our elders are the sole survivor in their family; others have no family
living close enough to visit. Both groups of seniors are socially isolated and too often lonely. If you can spare at least
30 minutes on a regular basis, we’d love to talk to you about this real need in the life of local seniors. Nothing can
replace the gift of one-on-one caring conversation and companionship…it enhances the human experience. You too can
make a difference in the life of a senior today!
Duration: Ongoing
Dates:
Apr 05, 2011 - (Ongoing)
Time of Day: Morning,
Afternoon , Evening
Week Day(s): Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours Needed: 2, Flexible (per session)
Volunteers Needed:
10, Flexible
Holiday Events Sponsor/Volunteer
Help at-risk
clients experience holiday celebrations that might otherwise be unattainable in a life full of complexities. From New Year’s
to Christmas and all the holidays in between, some people are afforded few opportunities to connect with caring individuals,
besides service program staff, that truly care and understand the power and benefit of even a moments joy. Sponsors and volunteers
are needed to create/host/facilitate “Moments of Joy” and “Celebrations of Life” by utilizing various
holidays throughout the year. Life enhancing, celebration opportunities available with seniors, teens and families fleeing
domestic violence. Great activities for groups and individuals… both youth and adults. Volunteer days/times per your
availability.
Duration: Ongoing
Dates: Mar 22, 2011 - (Ongoing)
Time of Day: Morning, Afternoon
Week Day(s):
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours Needed: Flexible
Time
Details: The planning sessions are flexible. You will be involved in planning and scheduling the
one day event.
Volunteers Needed: 10, Flexible
Safe
Shelter Child Care Volunteer
Do you enjoy creating games and activities for children? Do
you want to brighten and impact the world of young people? The Safe Shelter has opportunities for you. As a childcare provider
you will play games with children while mothers are participating in domestic violence group once a week. Help women and children
escaping domestic violence find new paths and a bright future by becoming a volunteer.
Duration:
Ongoing
Dates: Mar 18, 2011 - Mar 16, 2012
Time of Day:
Evening
Week Day(s): Tue
Thu
Hours Needed: 2, Flexible (per
session)
Time Details: D.V. support groups take place every Tuesday
evening in Berrien Springs from 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday support group is facilitated at the shelter, in Benton Harbor, from 4:30-6
p.m. This can be a once a month volunteer opportunity.
Volunteers Needed: 10, Flexible
Safe Shelter Children’s Program Volunteer
Help children at the local
domestic violence shelter by working with staff to implement Children’s Programs by facilitating fun, educational and
cultural play activities for the children residing at the shelter. Assist in fostering/modeling fun and constructive expression
through creative play with young children in need of positive experiences.
Duration: Ongoing
Dates: Apr 05, 2011 - (Ongoing)
Time of Day:
Morning, Afternoon
Week Day(s): Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Sat
Hours Needed: 8, Flexible (per session)
Volunteers Needed: 10,
Flexible
Safe Shelter Crisis Line Volunteer
Are
you passionate about helping women and families? Do you have time to spend empowering and impacting survivors of domestic
violence to feel significant and worthwhile? The Safe Shelter has opportunities for you. As a crisis line worker you will
provide a compassionate and listening ear to women in need. Help women and children escaping domestic violence find new paths
and a bright future by becoming a volunteer.
Duration: Ongoing
Dates:
Mar 22, 2011 - Mar 23, 2012
Time of Day: Morning,
Afternoon
Week Day(s): Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours
Needed: 4, Flexible (per session)
Time Details: Duration
of days and time varied according to your available time.
Volunteers Needed: 10, Flexible
Safe Shelter Resident Advocate Volunteer
Help women at the
local domestic violence shelter by helping staff implement various Social, Empowerment and Life Skills Activities. Creative,
fun and enlightening experiences available.
Duration: Ongoing
Dates:
Apr 05, 2011 - (Ongoing)
Time of Day: Morning,
Afternoon, Evening
Week Day(s): Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours
Needed: 10, Flexible (per session)
Volunteers Needed: 5,
Flexible
Safe Shelter Storage Space Volunteer
Help
the local domestic violence shelter by working with staff to plan and implement a schedule of periodic Storage Space Inspections
and Reorganization. This will allow for an efficient and effective distribution of donated items to the families exiting the
shelter and moving into their own homes.
Duration: Ongoing
Dates:
Apr 05, 2011 - (Ongoing)
Time
of Day: Morning, Afternoon
Week Day(s): Sun Mon
Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Hours Needed: 8, Flexible (per session)
Volunteers Needed:
25, Flexible
