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The Board of Directors and staff members of Madeline's House appreciate those donating the most precious gift...their time. Below is a list of volunteer positions for you to consider. If you want to do something that is not on the list, feel free to discuss your idea with us.


Do you have a passion for preventing domestic violence? Have you always been a supporter or an advocate for victims of domestic violence? Or, would you like to help educate the community about domestic violence and sexual assault issues?


Some of our volunteers come every week and some come only as their schedules allow. Some of our volunteers come with groups of people; others come alone. Some prefer to work the shelter; others prefer to work at off-site events. Whatever your circumstance, if you would like to help , we will be most appreciative.


OFFICE ASSISTANCE:

May assist with answering phones, running errands, writing "thank you" notes, computer data entry, telephoning (call lists, canvassing, fundraising), data compilation and filing.


SPEAKERS BUREAU / HEARTS OF HOPE:

Act as information liaisons within your community. Distribute agency information at community events and fairs. Share information about our services to civic groups and assist with other outreach efforts. Distribute printed materials to key locations within the community


FUNDRAISING:

Assist with organizing, helping the day of an event, sponsoring an event or serving on an event task force.

How You Can Help


Educate

Yourself and your community

Volunteer

Your time and your skills

Support

Southside Center for Violence Prevention program with financial contributions and donations of food, clothing, or household items

Share

The hotline number with victims and encourage them to call

1-888-819-2926


Other volunteer positions and needs:


  • Adopt-a-Room
  • Child care (while mom goes to appointments)
  • Children's activities organizer
  • Drivers take residents to appointments, non emergency pick-ups
  • Events/Fundraiser volunteers
  • Life skills instructors
    • Computer skills
    • Diet/Nutrition
    • Health/Hygiene
    • Job-Seeking skills
    • Resume writing
    • Literacy development
    • Parenting skills
    • Personal finances
    • Self defense
    • Lawn care
  • Newsletter
  • Painting
  • Shelter repairs
  • Volunteer coordinator
  • IT Trouble shooting and repairs


Fill out a Volunteer Application today!



To volunteer in any of our programs or to receive additional information, please contact us at (434)292-1077. For a volunteer application, click here.



Serving the Southside Virginia Counties of:

Prince Edward, Nottoway, Lunenburg, and Mecklenburg as well as the contiguous counties of Amelia, Burnswick, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Halifax, and Powhatan. However, Madeline's House works with shelters in all states that need to make a referral to us for the safety of their client.