Volunteer

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNIES

Individuals, businesses, schools, churches, sports teams, and community groups can make a meaningful difference in the lives of survivors and their children. Whether you have a few hours to give or would like to organize a larger project, there are many ways to get involved.

Please Note: Due to the confidential nature of our shelter, ongoing volunteer opportunities inside the shelter are limited.

·         Volunteers must be at least 18 years old

·         Must pass a background check.

·         Must commit to a regular weekly schedule.

Donation & Drive Opportunities (Families, Teens, Groups, Companies)

·         Host a Needs Drive

Collect items from WAVI's current needs list to support survivors and families staying in shelter.

·         Organize a Cereal Drive

Help keep our pantry stocked with breakfast options for shelter families.

Ready to Get Started?

·         Schedule a call with Amber Oldfield to discuss your drive or fundraising idea.

·         Schedule a donation drop-off when your collection is complete.

Awareness Bow Project

Help raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Click here to contact Ashley Wasserburger to get signed up.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April)

·         Tie awareness bows in March

·         Help hang bows on April 1

·         Help remove bows on April 30

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October)

·         Tie awareness bows in September

·         Help hang bows on October 1

·         Help remove bows on October 31

Family & Shelter Support Projects (Families, Teens, Groups, Companies)

·         Create Birthday Kits

Assemble birthday kits for children and families staying in shelter.

·         WAVI Garden Club

Help maintain and beautify outdoor spaces around the shelter.

Time Commitment: Approximately 2 hours per month.

·         Meal Train Program

Provide a meal for survivors and families through our Meal Train program.

·         Easter Egg Project

Help "Egg" WAVI's yard before Easter by filling plastic eggs with candy for children staying in shelter.

·         Mother's Day Packages

Create special gift packages for mothers staying at WAVI.

·         Adopt-A-Family for Christmas

Help provide gifts and holiday support for families during the Christmas season.

Sports Team Partnerships

·         Dedicate a game, match, or tournament to survivors and help raise awareness in the community.

Still have questions? Click here to schedule a call with Amber Oldfield