Laurel Shelter, Inc.

Serving Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

 

Sexual Assault Hotline  (804) 694-5890

Domestic Violence Hotline  (804) 694-5552
Quick EscapeText Box: **Latest Volunteer News and Information** August 2008 September 2008 Per 2008 grant requirements, all volunteers are required to complete four (4) hours of documented training each year. Training can be any course offered by Laurel Shelter, Inc. or affiliated agencies. For information on upcoming training classes, please visit the VSDVAA website at www.vadv.org/trainingedu.html or call (804) 694-5890. Please remember to record all volunteer hours in the Volunteer Hours Log book. Volunteer hours should include the amount of time it takes you to drive to and from your volunteer location. Top of Page

Welcome Volunteers!!!

Laurel Shelter, Inc. relies heavily on volunteer support to provide services to victims of domestic violence and/or sexual abuse.  Volunteers perform a wide variety of functions for our organization such as:

 

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline Support

Donation Support (Pick-ups and Fundraising)

Community Education and Awareness

Repairs and Shelter Maintenance

Program Materials/Newsletter

Child Mentoring/Child Care

Shelter Support

Office Support

Court Advocate

Client Transportation

Outreach Advocate

Children’s Advocate

Resident Mentor

Thrift Store Support

 

If you would like to volunteer, please:

¨ Complete the online application and e-mail it to the volunteer coordinator; or,

¨ Print and complete the application, then bring it to the Laurel Shelter Outreach Office; or

¨ Visit the Volunteer Coordinator to complete the application and discuss your options.

 

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7th

5:00 - 9:00 p.m.  

Volunteer Training

Session 2: Operations, Information, and Stalking

14th

5:00 - 9:00 p.m.  

Volunteer Training

Session 3: Responding to Clients and Crisis Situations

17th

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.  

Thrift Store

Church Volunteer - Phase I. Renovations

21st   

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.  

 

5:00 - 9:00 p.m.  

Thrift Store

 

Volunteer Training

Christopher Newport Renovation Project

 

Session 4: Understanding Domestic Violence

23rd   

10:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Chesapeake Bay School  

Food & Supplies Drive

(Mathews)

28th

5:00 - 9:00 p.m.  

Volunteer Training 

Session 5: Providing Services for Special Needs Clients

4th

5:00 - 9:00 p.m.  

Volunteer Training

Session 6: Understanding the Legalities of DV & SA

 

5th & 6th

8:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Mathews Market Days

Community Awareness Event - Mathews, Virginia

8th

8:00 - 5:00 p.m.  

Golf Tournament

Fundraiser

11th

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Volunteer Meeting

Spaghetti Dinner

18th   

5:00 - 9:00 p.m.  

Volunteer Training

Session 7: Understanding Sexual Violence

25th

5:00 - 9:00 p.m.  

Volunteer Training

Session 8: Sexual Harassment &  Related Topics

27th

10:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Guinea Jubilee

Community Awareness Event - Guinea, Virginia