Volunteer Coordinator: Simone Schonenberger, sschonenberger@doorwaysVA.org, 703-522-8858 x33
Description of Volunteer Opportunities/Responsibilities:
INDIVIDUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Shelter Volunteer
Provide direct service to shelter clients. Answer Hotline, provide support to individuals/families in crisis, provide information and assist staff in the day to day operations of the shelter.
Children's Volunteer
Assist with day time or evening child care during special events such as weekly support groups, weekly parenting classes or monthly dinner programs.
Administrative Support Volunteer
Assist with special projects, answering phones, mailings and meeting preparation, trainings, and other administrative tasks as needed.
Grocery Shopper
Support Doorways' families by assisting with weekly grocery shopping for the Family Home and Safehouse.
Storage Volunteer
Our storage room serves on average 75 individuals on a daily basis and needs to be clean, organized, and running efficiently!
Interpreter
Looking to use your language talents? Many of Doorways clients' primary language is not English!
Court Advocate Volunteer
Weekday volunteer position to support and accompany domestic violence clients to court and legal appointments. Roster is currently full!
Education and Outreach Volunteer
Support Doorways and connect with the community by tabling at events, flyering at the Metro, giving presentations, and planning efforts for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Homelessness Awareness Month.
Special Events Committee and Volunteer
Assist with the planning of our events and provide support on the day of events.
National Automobile Dealers Association sponsoring an October Dinner with Friends Program
National Automobile Dealers Association sponsoring an October Dinner with Friends Program
GROUPS
Doorways offers a wide range of opportunities for your group to get involved! Review the brochure and find an activity that's perfect for you and your group.
Call (703) 522-8858 x 33 or send an email to volunteer@doorwaysva.org to start volunteering!
Number of Volunteers: 120
Types of Volunteers Needed: Adult-individual; Adult-group; Teen (13 and up)-individual; Teen (13 and up)-group; Youth (12 and under)-individual; Youth (12 and under)-group
Training Requirements: Any potential volunteer is required to attend a monthly Volunteer Information Night, held the firstTuesday of each month. Email or call Simone Schonenberger, Volunteer Coordinator, 703-522-8858 x 33 to reserve your spot!
Those wishing to volunteer with clients are required to participate in the following: Volunteer Information Night, 32 hours of training plus 12 hours of on the job training, Background Check
Hours Needed: Weekday; Weekday Evening; Weekend Day; After School.
Easily Accessible by Public Transportation: Yes
Volunteer Center Affiliations: Arlington City Volunteer Office; Volunteer Fairfax
Ideas for a Team or Group Activity: Yes, Please contact us to discuss options. Availability of projects depends on size of group and desired timeline for group volunteer project.
Suggestions for a Drive to Benefit this Organization: Cell phones (used)
Please see our website www.doorwaysVA.org for most current list of in-kind items needed (e.g. paper goods, cleaning supplies, diapers, etc.)
None currently.