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Volunteer/Intern
Opportunities
Help us provide vital services to victims of domestic
violence! The Women's Center of Rhode Island welcomes
interns/volunteers who want to help break the cycle of violence
in our community. Interns/volunteers receive specialized
training by professional staff in order to provide critical
hotline, residential, court advocacy, and administrative
support services.
Hotline/Front Desk
Offer emotional support, safety planning, referrals, and
crisis intervention to our 24-hour hotline callers. Assist
victims of domestic violence get away from their abusive
partners and
get to a safe place.
Children's Enrichment Program
Supervise children during group activities. On nights and
weekends, coordinate games and craft activities. Be a mentor
and a positive role model in the lives of children affected
by domestic violence.
Court Advocacy Program
Provide advocacy and support to victims of domestic violence
involved in the criminal justice process. Conduct follow-up
calls to victims who have recently been involved in a domestic
disturbance as well as assist with program documentation.
Temporary Restraining Order Office
Assist victims obtain Temporary Restraining Orders by completing
the necessary paperwork. Explain the process, answer questions,
safety plan, and refer to appropriate resources. Provide
court advocacy services when necessary.
Community Education
Interested in learning about our primary prevention educational
programs? Teach youth how to build healthy relationships,
communicate feelings, and recognize red flags of dating
abuse. Or join our community partnership team and help plan
strategies to prevent intimate partner violence in Providence.
The Men's Initiative
Hey all you guys out there, wondering how you can help out
at the Women's Center? Well wonder no more. We have a program
called the Men's Initiative that engages men in the movement
to prevent domestic violence. You can help out in a variety
of areas including fundraising, event planning, community
outreach, and education.
Outreach
Letting our community know we exist is an important step
in the intervention process. We need individuals to represent
WCRI at a variety of community events such as health fairs,
conferences and schools. You will receive specific training
on how to handle questions from victims and be able to provide
important resource materials.
Maintenance/House Keeping
If sitting at a desk does not appeal to you, consider helping
us maintain a clean and safe environment. Tasks can include
anything from washing floors to raking leaves.
Administrative Volunteer
If you do not have a lot of time, becoming one of our Administrative
Volunteers might be a good option. Provide general clerical
support to staff and help with organizing donations. We
have many special events throughout the year that require
assistance including cell phone drives, grant writing, and
holiday celebrations.
Day of Service
Do you know a small group of people interested in volunteering
their time to help benefit their community? Please consider
donating your time to assist a great cause.
Have a special talent or skill you would like to share?
We are always eager to create new and exciting activities
to help improve the lives of women and children who have
experienced interpersonal violence.
For more information on volunteer opportunities, please
call Melissa England at (401) 861-2761, ext. 104 or email
Mengland@womenscenterri.org
You may also download a copy of our volunteer
application from our website and send it to:
Melissa England
Women's Center of Rhode Island
P.O. Box 603300
Providence, RI 02906
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