Volunteer

DAIS volunteers provide crucial, life-saving services to domestic violence survivors and their families. DAIS volunteers educate the public in meaningful ways. DAIS volunteers help us, step by step, create a better world.

Click below to learn about the many volunteer opportunities available, and let us know which feels right for you!

The dates for the next New Advocate Training are below. All dates are required for new volunteers.  Applications will be accepted until Friday, 6/7.

  • Saturday 6/22 (9 am to 4 pm)
  • Monday 6/24 (6 pm to 9 pm)
  • Wednesday 6/26 (6 pm to 9 pm)
  • Thursday 6/27 (6 pm to 9 pm)
  • Saturday 6/29 (9 am to 5 pm)

Please note that in addition to the dates above, there will be program-specific training required as well.

If you have any questions about the DAIS Volunteer Program, please contact the DAIS Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator at 251-1237, ext. 310.

Why Volunteers are Essential

Volunteers are essential at DAIS! Consider this:

  • DAIS relies on help from up to 150 direct service volunteers.
  • Volunteers provide more than 6,000 hours of direct service each year, and countless more hours helping to educate the community.
  • Without volunteers, many of our life-saving services would be impossible!

When you become a DAIS volunteer, you join a widespread, grassroots movement to eradicate violence against women (and men!). In the short-term, DAIS volunteers provide direct aid to adults and children fleeing violence; in the long-term, our volunteers work to build a society where all people can live their lives free of violence and fear.

Volunteers get a lot of training and support to do this work successfully – from a comprehensive volunteer training, to monthly volunteer in-services, to regular checking-in with DAIS staff.

To learn more about the DAIS Volunteer Program and how you can get involved,  today!

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Volunteer Opportunities

DAIS offers three types of volunteer opportunities, each with their own set of volunteer requirements:

  • Client-based: where volunteers work directly with DAIS clients.
  • Community-based: where volunteers work to engage and educate the public.
  • Development: where volunteers help with administrative tasks, events work and research in the Development Office.

Apply To Volunteer

To apply for a volunteer role you can either:

All volunteers – client-based, community-based, and one-time projects – are required to complete confidentiality forms for the safety of the DAIS facilities and the protection of those we serve.

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