Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County; Volunteer Opportunities
Court Advocacy Program
Court Advocate volunteers provide guidance and assistance through the legal system as it
pertains to domestic violence. Volunteers assist with writing restraining orders, making
referrals for other services, assisting with no-contact orders, etc. Volunteers work one 4-
hour shift per week at the courthouse in Wakefield.
Direct Service Volunteers (Drop-in Center)
Helpline Volunteers directly support victims of domestic violence and their children.
Volunteers provide information, referrals, emotional support, and crisis intervention by
answering the agency’s Helpline and greeting guests who stop into the center located in
Wakefield. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 am-4:30 pm. We ask for a
commitment of one 4-hour shift per week.
Court Advocacy Program
Court Advocate volunteers provide guidance and assistance through the legal system as it
pertains to domestic violence. Volunteers assist with writing restraining orders, making
referrals for other services, assisting with no contact orders, etc. Volunteers work one 4-
hour shift per week at the courthouse in Wakefield.
Maintenance Volunteer
Maintenance volunteers help with the overall upkeep and repairs of our buildings. This
volunteer role would best suit someone who enjoys doing general maintenance indoors, as
well as outdoors. Ensuring that our building looks neat and tidy all year round!
To Apply: Contact Sue Czekalski, Director of Administration, Domestic Violence
Resource Center of South County: sczekalski@dvrcsc.org.
Programs
DVRC provides a comprehensive range of services for victims of domestic violence and their children, including a confidential Safe Home, Transitional Housing and Permanent Supportive Housing units, a Helpline & Drop-In Center, Support Groups, One-on-One Counseling and Court Advocacy.
How To Help
Volunteers are an integral part of our team, and help in a variety of ways through time, talent or treasure. Opportunities include work within our Drop-In Center, hosting an event, or making a gift, which directly impacts the clients we serve.
Donate
All of our services – residential, counseling, court advocacy – are provided free of charge to all of our clients regardless of their financial situation. Your gift allows us to continue this life-saving work by directly assisting clients and their children who are experiencing domestic violence.
Safety Planning
WHAT IS A SAFETY PLAN?
A safety plan is a set of actions that can help lower your risk of being hurt by your partner. It includes information specific to you and your life that will increase your safety at school, home, and other places that you go on a daily basis.
