Volunteer with the Family Abuse Center
We here at the Family Abuse Center cherish our volunteers. People that are willing to donate their time and efforts are essential to making our shelter run smoothly and efficiently. There are a variety of different volunteer positions open and available that can fit almost any schedule, skill, and desire. You could chose to man the phone lines and be prepared to take crisis calls or you could choose to work behind the scenes organizing our hygiene closet and food pantry. Both jobs (and all in-between) are critical in making the shelter a more comfortable and safe place to stay for our families in need.
How Do I Become A Volunteer?
The first step to becoming a volunteer is to fill out our volunteer application and interest survey by clicking below. This allows our Volunteer Coordinator to enter you into our computer database and look at what volunteer opportunities that we currently have open match your application.
The second step is emailing the Volunteer Coordinator at Raquel.Salinas@familyabusecenter.org the date you would like to come in for orientation. Orientation is an hour long and takes place at the shelter. It is at this time where you will learn a little more about the Family Abuse Center, the different volunteer opportunities we have available, get any questions you may have answered. Orientation is where you will also fill out confidentiality statements and background check papers.
The third step is simply showing up for orientation. This is a major part of becoming a volunteer not only by completing the necessary paper work but by showing us that you are a prompt and dependable volunteer. If you can not make it to the orientation that you have scheduled please contact Raquel by email Raquel.Salinas@familyabusecenter.org) or phone (254.772.8999 X2232) and let her know prior to the orientation day. Orientation is every Monday 2-3pm; Tuesday 9-10am; Thursday 5:30 - 6:30pm; and every second Saturday of the month 9-10am.
CLICK HERE FOR THE ONLINE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Other ways To Contribute
If you cannot fit us into your busy schedule there are other ways that you can contribute to us. Just go to the top of the page and scroll over "How Can I Help?" for a drop down list of different opportunities. Feel free to explore the pages!