IMPACT: The Crisis Line volunteer is to answer calls after normal business hours from the community and victims that pertain to domestic violence and program services. This volunteer will help survivors with the resources needed to make effective decisions and assist them in navigating crisis.

REQUIREMENTS: 18+, Completed Volunteer Application, Background Fingerprint Screening, On-site Training

IMPACT: The Domestic Violence Victim Advocate responds to victims that have been in contact with law enforcement. This volunteer will help survivors of assault and/or family violence with the resources needed to cope, inform and assist in obtaining legal services through our program, advocate for clients with law enforcement, and assist victims in navigating crisis.

REQUIREMENTS: 18+, Completed Volunteer Application, Background Fingerprint Screening, 8-hr Certification Course + some Onsite Training.

IMPACT: The Fundraising & Event Planning volunteers have the important role of assisting our program and Board Committee on securing much needed support, planning, sponsorship, and funding for our signature agency fundraising events.

REQUIREMENTS: 18+, Bio Application, comfortable interacting with the community at large

IMPACT: We value students furthering their education and career goals by seeking to obtain real world experience. We offer internships in a variety of fields of study and education levels, and partner with many different Universities, as well as Community Colleges, to give students worthwhile internship experiences.

REQUIREMENTS: 18+, Completed Application, Background Fingerprint Screening (possible), Enrollment in or graduation from higher learning program

IMPACT: Social Media Ambassadors has the important role of sharing and circulating online communications to enhance brand awareness, fundraising campaigns, events, available services, increase education, and to communicate our mission in Middle Tennessee.

REQUIREMENTS: 18+, Completed Volunteer Application

IMPACT: The Shelter Volunteer provides a positive presence to assist with the general needs of the shelter in order to provide a warm, comfortable and safe community living environment for families. Assistance with donations management, meal prep and cooking, cleaning, children’s activities and mentor support are needed areas of volunteer help.

REQUIREMENTS: 18+, Completed Volunteer Application, Background Fingerprint Screening

IMPACT: Sexual Assault Advocates respond to calls from the crisis line that pertain to sexual assault, program services, and/or SAFE Room and hospital accompaniment. This volunteer will help survivors with the resources needed to make effective decisions and assist them in navigating crisis.

REQUIREMENTS: 18+, Completed Volunteer Application, Background Fingerprint Screening, 8-hour Certification Course

IMPACT: We know each person has specialized skills, talents, and passions that could be of great benefit. From construction knowledge to photography, therapy practice to yoga. We would love to talk about incorporating your unique talents into the center.

Contact us to talk more about your desire to become involved with the agency, and assist in protecting victims, preventing violence, and empowering survivors.

IMPACT: The Front Office volunteer assists the DVSAC Intake Coordinator as the first point of connect with clients and community supporters. Volunteer must provide quality customer service to answer all calls and greet walk in domestic violence and sexual assault clients from the community. This Volunteer will assist the Intake Coordinator in daily operations, admin work, and future planning.

REQUIREMENTS: 18+, Completed Volunteer Application, Background Fingerprint Screening

To learn more about how you can get involved, contact Volunteer@dvsacenter.org.