Become a Volunteer

Give your time! We need volunteers to answer our 24-hour crisis line,

transport clients, and offer safe homes. Volunteers are required to
complete a training. Contact abuse@helpingservices.org or call our
Resource Center number at 800.383.2988.

Crisis Volunteer Work

 

Answering the Crisis Line

Provide a supportive, listening ear to a person calling our 24-hour crisis line. This line can be transferred to your own home for weekday evenings or weekend shifts. Scheduling is done on a monthly basis allowing you to select times that will work for you. Occasional weekday shifts are needed.

 

Transportation

Provide transportation for victims of domestic violence from a neutral location to a "safe home."

 

Safe Homes

Provide a safe location for a victim for a short period of time. Food is provided and the arrangements are completely confidential. Victims are never housed in the county in which they reside.

 

Non-Crisis Volunteer Work

 

Community Based Outreach

Assist staff in providing safety packets, tear-off flyers, and brochures in public locations; writing news releases or public service announcements; staff booths at health fairs and other events; assist in the coordination of a local fund raiser or event.

 

Community Education

Receive training to provide education on issues of domestic violence and sexual assault to community groups or schools.

 

Advisory Council

Become a member of a regional advisory group that helps guide program direction.

 

VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES

In order to work directly with victims of abuse, you are required by Iowa Code to complete a 24-hour training session on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault with some continuing volunteer education (CVE). This training is offered locally on a continuing basis. All other volunteer work does not include this requirement. Transporters need proof of auto insurance.

Contact: 800-383-2988

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us by email also: abuse@helpingservices.org