VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
Twice a year, volunteer orientations are held to allow prospective volunteers an opportunity to learn more about volunteering in one of our programs.
Program volunteers must be over 18 years old. The next orientation is:
When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Where: The Women's Center
1723 Hemphill
Fort Worth, TX 76110
Please call 817-927-4006 to register or email volunteer@womenscentertc.org
A volunteer application and packet will be mailed to you.
An individual interview, a criminal background check, and two complete references are
required in addition to the trainings listed below before volunteering can begin.
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Victim Advocate Volunteer
Volunteers provide peer
counseling and emotional support to sexual assault survivors and their families at the hospital and on the Rape Crisis & Victim Services Hotline. Must have own transportation.
A seven-session training is required.
Training sessions are:
Saturdays: Sept. 18, 25 and Oct 2 from 8:30am - 5pm
Oct. 9 from 9am - noon
Tuesdays: Sept. 21, 28 & Oct 5 from 5:30pm - 9pm
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Computer Lab Monitor
Provide computer assistance and guidance during open lab hours to job seekers who are working to improve their computer skills so they can become more employable.
Skills: strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and internet searches; excellent communication skills; supportive; experience working with low income individuals from diverse backgrounds; some college and/or workplace experience. Shifts available Monday thru Thursday 1pm-3pm
A two-hour training is required.
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Adult
Literacy Tutor
Tutor adults in literacy skills within a small group setting. Volunteers are needed on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings between 6:00pm and 9:00pm.
A weekly commitment is required.
A four-session training is required.
Training sessions are:
Tuesdays, Sept 21 & Oct 5 from 6pm - 8:30pm.
Observation: Wednesday or Thursday, Sept. 29 or 30
from 6pm - 9pm.
Team Tutoring: Wednesday or Thursday, Oct. 13 or 14 from 6pm - 9pm.
Children's Tutor & Activities Volunteer
Provide homework help and assist with crafts and activities for children 12 years and younger while their parents are participating in the Adult Literacy program. Volunteers are needed Wednesday and Thursday evenings between 6:00pm and 9:00pm. Weekly commitment is preferred.
A two-session training is required.
Training sessions are:
Tuesday, Sept. 21 from 6pm - 8:30pm
Observation: Wednesday or Thursday,Sept 29 or 30
from 6pm - 9pm
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Helpline Volunteer
On the phone, volunteers provide emotional support and problem-solving assistance to people in difficult and sometimes crisis situations. They offer information about The Women's Center, along with referrals to appropriate community resources.
The
Helpline is answered Monday-Friday,
8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
A two-part training session is required.
Training sessions will be scheduled for September, 2010. |
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Host a donation drive to collect
items such as:
Ladies sweatpants for crime victims
Reading glasses
Gas gift cards
Flash drives
Full-size toiletries
Journals
Canvas messenger style bags for adult literacy students
Canvas tote bags
Sponsor children from a Women's Center client family for
the holidays.
Volunteer to wrap donated Christmas gifts.
Donate gift cards to department stores, bookstores, restaurants or movie theaters for clients who may be spending the holidays alone.
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