IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to our upcoming move, we’re not taking on New Volunteers until February 2026. Thank you for your patience and support.

A Note for Future Volunteers 💜

Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with the Women’s Shelter & Support Center! We are in the exciting (and busy!) process of moving into our new building, so we’re pausing new volunteer onboarding until February 2, 2026.

We’d love for you to join us at our next Volunteer Interest Meeting on that date:

📅 Monday, February 2, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM (Central Time)
🔗 Join Zoom Meeting

We’re so grateful for your patience during this exciting transition, and we can’t wait to welcome new volunteers in the new year!

With appreciation,
Jeannie Thompson, Volunteer Coordinator

FUTURE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES available at our program in Southeastern Minnesota

Thank you for your interest in helping survivors of domestic violence. Your commitment to volunteering plays a crucial role in creating a safe and nurturing environment within our shelter.

For more information, please complete this form and someone will reach out to you soon.

Volunteer Positions

NOTE: Most volunteer positions require: Background checks; A high level of confidentiality; and Completion of volunteer orientation. Some positions may require additional training.

 CLIENT WORK:

1. Advocate Assistant: Assist with crisis hotline calls, providing emotional support and resources to individuals experiencing domestic violence. Training will be provided.

2. Childcare Volunteer: Ensure a safe environment for children during support groups or safety needs activities. Provide age-appropriate activities and a caring presence.

3. Support Group Co-Facilitator: Co-facilitate support groups for survivors, creating a safe space for sharing experiences and fostering empowerment.

4. Language Interpretation Volunteer: Assist with interpretation services for non-English-speaking survivors during intake, meetings, and legal appointments.

5. Other specialty areas: Do you have a special skill to share, such as Reiki practitioner, financial literacy instructor, etc. Let us know and we may have a volunteer opportunity for you.  

 Community Outreach / Public Speaking:

1. Ambassador: Share information about our program with friends, peers, co-workers by hosting an informational presentation at your home, work, or other location.

2. Community Outreach Booths: Raise awareness about domestic violence, shelter services, and available resources at information booths at community events.

3. Public Speaking: Present educational presentations to groups at schools, businesses, and local organizations.

 Maintenance / Cleaning / Organizing:

1. Handi-Person: Assist with maintenance projects.

2. Gardens / Landscape: Help with outdoor beautification needs and projects.

3. Donations Assistant: Help sort and organize donated items.

4. Meals: Assist in the kitchen with meal preparation, serving, and cleanup.

5. Cleaning: Support occasional deep cleaning projects.

 Administrative / Communications:

1. Data Entry: Entering donations into our database system.

2. Communications: Assist in creating E-Newsletters, social media posts, and brochures.

3. Graphic Design: Support design needs for invitations, newsletters, and social media posts.

4. Event Planning: Assist with fundraising events to support programs and services.

5. Board of Directors: Support our mission in this unpaid board opportunity. Click here for a board interest form.