BECOME A VOLUNTEER
“I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought out and found how to serve.”
-Albert Schweitzer
At DVCCC we have two types of volunteer opportunities available:
Direct Volunteers
Direct Volunteers are those who work directly in any way with participants or their children, do administrative work, and/or represent the agency with community outreach.
Examples of Direct Services include:
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Hosting tables at community events
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Providing dating violence awareness presentations to local high schools, colleges, and universities
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Accompanying clients to court
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Helping children with homework
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Caring for children during adult group counseling sessions
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Answering hotline calls
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Organizing supplies and donations
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Cleaning and readying rooms for new residents
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Filing paperwork & Assisting with mailings
Additional Requirements:
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All direct volunteers are required to have criminal, FBI, and child abuse clearances.
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Volunteer training is held twice a year and includes a combination of online training and classroom sessions. This is a 45-hour course which includes a five hour practicum.
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Topics include definitions of domestic/dating violence, legal issues, the effect of domestic violence on children, listening skills, and role-playing.
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There is a fee of $40 to help defray the costs of training.
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Volunteers are expected to fulfill a commitment of one year from the completion of training.
Please complete the volunteer application here and send it via e-mail to arayburn@dvcccpa.org
Project Volunteers
Project volunteers are those who want to help our agency, but do not have time availability to commit to being a direct volunteer. These volunteers are contacted on an as-needed basis when there is a project to be completed, and they help if they are available.
This option is best suited for corporate or volunteer groups interested in a day of service.
Examples of Projects include:
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Landscaping
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Painting and repairing property
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Assisting with fundraising projects
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Assisting with special events
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Assisting with awareness events
For more information on how to become a project volunteer, please e-mail arayburn@dvcccpa.org
JOIN THE FRIENDS OF DVCCC
The Friends of DVCCC are an independent, volunteer-based group that works to organize fundraising events for the Domestic Violence Center including our annual All That’s Purple Event and many others!
If you enjoy planning events, raising funds and awareness for awesome causes, and want to engage with the Chester County community in a meaningful way, this is the perfect fit for you!