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Helpmate understands that it takes the whole community to respond to the needs of battered women and their children, and to create a world free of violence and fear. When they hold hands with each other and with Helpmate, our Volunteers weave a strong web of support and care around victims of family violence, sending the clear message that domestic abuse is not acceptable in our community.
Helpmate Volunteers bring a variety of talents and skills to their work in eliminating domestic violence, and the success of Helpmate's mission depends on those different talents and skills. Volunteer opportunities meet a range of volunteer needs, and Helpmate provides ongoing training and support to its Volunteer staff.
There are countless ways you can volunteer through Helpmate- as many ways as there are talents and people to share them! Following are brief descriptions of regularly staffed Volunteer Opportunities through Helpmate. If you are interested in any of these opportunities, or in designing a specialized volunteer opportunity, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (828)254-2968 x12 to learn about training schedules and to request an application.
Crisis Line Advocates assist victims of domestic violence and their children by answering calls to Helpmate's 24-hour Crisis Line. Crisis Line Advocates can staff the Crisis Line from their own homes, and often serve as the first, critical link to Helpmate services- and to living without abuse.
Children's Volunteers provide child care and therapeutic play during regular support group meetings for adult clients. By offering their time and care, Children's Volunteers show the youngest victims of domestic violence that everyone deserves to be nurtured and loved.
Assistant Court Advocates provide support to battered women who are pursuing criminal action against their abusers or civil remedies to domestic violence. Court Advocates improve the success rate of clients as they move through what can be a confusing and intimidating court system.
Administrative Volunteers are the day-to-day face of Helpmate, performing light clerical work and providing administrative assistance at Helpmate's facility.
House and Grounds Helpers ensure that Helpmate's facility is a safe, attractive space for women and children. By nurturing Helpmate's environment, House and Grounds Helpers create a home for healing.
Helpmate's Volunteer Board of Directors are the backbone of Helpmate, providing governance and strategic planning to the staff, and ensuring the financial stability of the organization.
Special Events Volunteers support Helpmate by working with the Board's Fundraising and Development Committee to develop and carry out Helpmate's fundraising events. Special Events Volunteers are not just Helpmate's fundraisers- they are our friendraisers!
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