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Domestic abuse advocates come from all walks of life. Harbor House volunteers include men and women, parents and teens, church and school groups, business professionals, teachers, and domestic violence survivors. This diverse volunteer base not only promotes a welcoming community of hope within our doors – it strengthens our community relationships, meets the needs of our clients, and enriches the lives of shelter residents and staff.
We want to ensure that each volunteer who walks through our doors feels connected to Harbor House and our mission to end domestic abuse in Northeast Wisconsin. As a Harbor House volunteer, you’ll be required to participate in a two-hour volunteer training in which you’ll learn about domestic abuse, the importance of confidentiality and how to protect it, the effects of domestic violence on children, and concepts related to anti-oppression.
Have a unique talent that’s not in our list of volunteer opportunities? We’d love to hear from you. Harbor House volunteers offer their expertise on a wide variety of topics including knitting, auto care, resume writing, interviewing, and budgeting. Volunteers also offer free personal care services such as haircuts, chiropractic services, yoga, and massage. We even have a group of women that visit monthly to provide residents with a home cooked meal.
Harbor House volunteers donate their time and talents in a variety of ways. Below is a listing of potential areas that we need support from volunteers, but we are always wanting to hear about talents that individuals want to donate to Harbor House by volunteering their time.
As a SANE (sexual assault nurse examiner) volunteer, you will take 1-2 on-call shifts a month to respond to SANE calls when a sexual assault survivor presents at Appleton Medical Center. You will accompany the person to the hospital as an advocate, being there for them as emotional support.
Apply HereAs a front desk worker, you’ll be responsible for answering our business and crisis phone lines, greeting visitors, and assisting residents and staff. Looking for help primarily M-F from 1:00 – 4:30 PM, but support at other times is also needed.
Apply HereVolunteer to engage in play and activity with young children and help supervise older kids and teens. Volunteers provide childcare four nights per week so that mothers can attend adult support groups.
Apply HereWe work with many students from local colleges seeking full-year, semester, or summer internships. Interns from varying fields gain experience providing advocacy for individuals in crisis.
Apply HereCommittee members are experienced, knowledgeable individuals who provide guidance for aspects of Harbor House. Our committees include; Finance, Human Resources, Governance, and Fundraising. You do not need to be a board member to join a committee.
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