Friends of WomenSafe
ORGANIZATION: WomenSafe, Inc.
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Friends of WomenSafe This mission is to raise funds and increase awareness of domestic violence and the support services provided by WomenSafe, Inc. ​Friends of WomenSafe is a 'guilt-free zone'. There are only 4 events throughout the year so whether you have 20 minutes a month or 10 hours a week to give, we'll take it.
The kinds of tasks our members perform include:
- Working on a committee to plan an event
- Working at an event in various capacities
- Selling raffle tickets
- Soliciting donations of certificates and/or merchandise for auctions
- Baking
- Picking up donations
- Soliciting financial support from event sponsors
- Writing press releases
- Working to "set-up" before an event
- Working to "clean-up" after an event
- Phoning members to schedule event participation
- Preparing baskets for auctions
More opportunities with WomenSafe, Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About WomenSafe, Inc.
Location:
12041 Ravenna Road, Chardon, OH 44024, US
Mission Statement
WomenSafe's mission is to provide emergency shelter and support services for survivors of domestic violence throughout Northeast Ohio.
Description
WomenSafe offers a variety of services to clients. Services available today include: emergency shelter, 24-hour support and crisis management hotline, individualized and group counseling, art therapy, court advocacy, peer support, aftercare, education and referrals. To build community awareness, educational presentations are available to civic organizations, schools, churches, or any interested group. The agency also provides "Healthy Relationship" presentations to Lake and Geauga County schools (elementary through college) All services are provided for free regardless of economic income. WomenSafe is one of only two of the nearly 80 domestic violence programs in the State of Ohio whose programs are fully certified by the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the Ohio Department of Mental Health. The agency is also certified by Medicaid for its diagnostic assessment, counseling and community support programs. We are also proud to be SafeZone Certified by the Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization, which offers a comprehensive cultural competency training and technical assistance to increase safety and resources for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking with the LGBTQI communities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
12641 Bass Lake RoadChardon, OH 44024
DATE POSTED
July 15, 2021
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- You choose what works best for you!