Get Involved...

All Volunteers are asked to make a 6 month/4 hours per month commitment to volunteering at SCCADV. A full day training session is required at the inception of volunteering. Trainings take place at the start of each season and during normal business hours 8:30-4:30pm.

Hotline Operators - Must work at least one four-hour shift per week to take place after 5pm weekdays or any time on weekends. Calls can be forwarded to volunteer's homes (land line is required); extensive training and some requirements.

Shelter Aide - Provide Creative playtime for children, assist staff with shelter chores, sort donations and perform/participate in various other tasks and activities.

Advocacy Assistant - Assist Advocates with basic office work, research and information. Assist in conference planning and advocacy projects.

Education - Represent the Coalition at health fairs and fund raising activities, assist in educational presentations to community groups, display clothesline project, and assist at educational events.

Office Assistant - Answer phones; help with mailings, filing, and data entry.

Student Internships - Includes working in all areas of the Coalition to enable students to gain a multidisciplinary, hands-on experience where they can apply classroom knowledge.

Clothesline Project - Display and discuss portions of the Project, a national initiative comprised of T-shirts honoring domestic violence victims, at various community locations.

Development – Assist in grant research, events planning, grassroots fundraising, and telephone and in person follow ups, creative projects.

Governing Board Members - Fiscal responsibility, fundraising, policy makers. Must attend monthly meetings and serve on committees.

Opportunities are available for groups of volunteers or organizations willing to give their time.

For Further information or to receive a volunteer application, contact Suzanne Staub at 631-666-7181, ext. 324 or E-mail Suzanne here.

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