— A New Beginnings' volunteer

Make a difference…volunteer

New Beginnings has an extensive and active volunteer community – in 2008, over 150 women and men. We attribute much of our success to volunteers who are committed to ending domestic violence and to supporting those who are the targets of domestic violence. Roughly one-third of our volunteers have experienced domestic violence. Women and men are invited to volunteer.

For information about volunteering: email us

Here are some opportunites:

Direct Service

• Become a 24-hour Help Line volunteer – work with staff to answer calls, provide calming support, offer referrals
  
• Support Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing residents — help with on- and off-site women and children’s activities
  
• Work with staff to provide childcare during support group meetings

Some of our direct service volunteer opportunities require successful completion of a eight-week training program.

To inquire about other opportunities, please email us. 

Social Change

• Speak Up
• Increase understanding of domestic violence by sharing your personal story
• Distribute Make a Change posters in your neighborhood
• Distribute brochures in doctors’ office, community centers
• Staff tables at resource fairs and community events
• Co-facilitating Owning Up groups

Administration and Fundraising

• Host a party or event
• Help with office tasks
• Assist at fundraising events

Board of Directors

• Serve as a community member on a board committee
• Encourage those who have been touched by domestic violence to consider board involvement