Please send any questions to volunteer@familyabusecenter.org

The Family Abuse Center depends on volunteers who share their time, talents, and skills to help us make an impact on the lives of domestic violence survivors and their families. Whether you choose to join us on a weekly basis, just a few times, or one time, there is a variety of different volunteer opportunities available. Potential volunteers must be 18+ to volunteer.

If you are inquiring about an internship, please look at our internship opportunities page and contact volunteer@familyabusecenter.org.

Steps to become part of the Family Abuse Center’s Volunteer Team:

• Step 1: Complete our volunteer application by clicking "Apply Now" below. You will be prompted to complete an online application through Civic Champs.
• Step 2: Background check. During your application you will have a complete the background check form. You will be prompted to fill out the PDF. PLEASE BE SURE YOU COMPLETE this step.
• Step 3: Online Volunteer Orientation. Once your background has been approved, you will be asked to complete an online volunteer orientation this must be completed before your first volunteer shift.
• Step 4: Sign Up for Available Volunteer Opportunities. Once you have completed all the steps you are ready to register for volunteer shifts.

Your volunteer time and efforts create a positive impact on Family Abuse Center’s clients and the community as a whole.

The Family Abuse Center provides volunteer opportunities year-round. All volunteers will register on the volunteer website during their orientation. This website ensures maximum flexibility as volunteer opportunities are posted 3 months in advance. Volunteers may sign up for as many opportunities as they would like. If there is a task a volunteer would like to perform, but not at a time they are available, they may request the Volunteer Coordinator add the task to the schedule at the proposed time. If a volunteer requires mandatory volunteer hours for a class, please try to schedule an orientation before the semester starts to ensure the availability of volunteer opportunities and positions.

Please see our volunteer opportunities below to see which option best matches your passion, talents, and interests:

Children’s Group:

Currently unavailable

Receptionist:

Volunteers will man the front desk and help with administrative tasks, answering phones, and responding to the buzzer/opening gates. Additional training will be given.

Meal Assistant:

Help serve meals to our clients at dinner time on weekdays and then breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays.

Resident Advocate (RA) Assistant:

RA Assistants help with various RA tasks like cleaning, helping with meals, organizing, answering buzzers, etc.

Cleaning:

Clients and staff both receive weekly chores. FAC does not have designated cleaning staff, so having volunteers help keep our space clean and safe for our clients is huge!

Handyman/woman:

Family Abuse Center is always looking for help around the shelter with unique tasks that require specific physical skills (i.e. moving furniture, fixing blinds, hanging bulletin boards, painting etc.). Please email the Volunteer Coordinator for more details.

Gardening: 

Family Abuse Center provides a Meditation and Reflection Garden for clients to enjoy while in shelter that requires maintenance and upkeep along with other landscaping needs throughout the shelter grounds. Please email the Volunteer Coordinator for more details.

Seasonal Volunteer Opportunities:

Family Abuse Center looks to decorate for all holidays to make our shelter festive and cozy for our clients.

Dancing with the Waco Stars:

This event is FAC's annual fundraiser. Volunteers can help complete tasks as the Development Committee plans for DWTWS. Volunteers can also help in many ways day-of and ensure the event runs smoothly.

Children’s Summer Program:

Currently unavailable

Holiday Helpers Gift Wrapping:

During the Holiday season, Family Abuse Center accepts gift donations for our families in shelter and housing programs. We need volunteers to help wrap the gifts for our families. This is a fun opportunity to get into the holiday spirit! Please email the Volunteer Coordinator for more details.

If you are interested in applying to volunteer at Family Abuse Center, fill out our volunteer application by clicking "apply here" below. We will then let you know of upcoming dates and times for volunteer orientation. The training lasts about 90 minutes and is required before you can begin volunteering or receive further training.