Domestic Violence Support Volunteers Needed!

Save to Favorites

Volunteers are the heart and soul of the services provided to residents who spend time healing at DOVES. Volunteers must be patient, conscientious, dependable, and willing to give of themselves fully to improve the lives of others. In addition, volunteers must adhere to the policies and procedures of DOVES’ Volunteer Program.

Duties ·

• Prepare for and attend DOVES program functions and activities such as: Life Skill Workshops, Computer Classes, Individual Mentorships, Food Donation Deliveries, etc.
• Assist DOVES in fulfilling its mission to our residents
• Participate in the recruitment of new volunteers
• Participate, with DOVES, Inc., in the evaluation of the performance of the DOVES Program

Qualifications

Valid driver’s license (if needed) and clean background check

Dedication and commitment to DOVES’ mission and core values

One or more of the following attributes:

• Outgoing personality
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Willingness and compassion to work with any of the following: adults over 50, seniors or individuals with special needs (mental illness and/or behavioral health issues, HIV/AIDS)
• Commitment to serve in one or more of the following programmatic areas:

ü Education (computer classes, life skill workshops)

ü Economic Empowerment (resume building, interview practice, budgeting support)

ü Health and Wellness (individual mentorships, food donation deliveries)

• Philosophy of interdependence, teamwork, and ability to focus on strengths and assets
• Ability and willingness to learn new things