SafeHouse Center – Michigan Volunteers

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SafeHouse Center

Children and Youth Services, Health and Safety: Domestic Violence Social Justice, Equity: Gender Equality, LGBTQ Equality

4100 Clark Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Phone (734) 995 - 5444

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Our mission	Your mission is to provide safety, support, advocacy and resources for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and their children, and to work relentlessly to change the systems and attitudes that allow this abuse to continue.

Opportunities	Support Group Volunteer Facilitator Co-facilitators assist the staff facilitator and help create a supportive environment while providing advocacy and education for survivors who have experienced sexual assault or domestic violence. SafeHouse provides both drop-in and closed curriculum based groups. No previous group facilitation experience is required. Volunteers are required to be available for 2 hours for their assigned support group. Support Groups are based on need and availability. Volunteer Time Requirements: 2 hours for their assigned support group, Monday – Thursday 5:45pm-7:45pm. Support Groups are based on need, availability and times vary. Weekly, Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor Formal Evenings Response Team Volunteers Response Teams Volunteers respond nights and weekends, to provide immediate crisis intervention to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Volunteers meet with survivors in the hospital and jail setting to offer support, information and advocacy immediately following incidents of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as respond by phone when necessary. A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required for this program. Volunteer Time Requirements: On-call shifts run from 5p to 8a on weeknights or 8a-8a weekends. Volunteers are asked to take 3 shifts each month. We also ask that Response Teams volunteers live within 30 minutes of SafeHouse Center, as to ensure prompt responses for survivors. Note: Due to insurance requirements, Response Team Volunteers must be at least 21. Weekly, Monthly 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor, Outdoor Formal Evenings, Weekends Shelter/HelpLine Volunteers Shelter/HelpLine Volunteers interact with the survivors and their children staying in the 50 bed shelter at SafeHouse Center and help answer our 24-hour HelpLine. These volunteers are cross trained to provide crisis intervention, advocacy, education and practical assistance to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault either in the shelter or on the phone. Flexible evening and overnight shifts are available. Volunteer Time Requirements: Volunteers are asked to make a minimum 4 hour per week commitment. Weekly 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor Formal Evenings, Weekends Children and Youth Volunteers Children and Youth Volunteers engage in recreational activities in our Children’s Playroom. Volunteers help role model healthy, non-violent relationships while providing support and assistance to children staying in shelter. Volunteer Time Requirements: 2.5 hour per week commitment from 5:45pm to 8:15pm Monday-Friday. Weekly 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor On-site Evenings

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How you help	We will be holding virtual information sessions about our volunteer programs throughout the year. We ask that you attend one of these sessions before applying for a volunteer program.

About us	SafeHouse Center provides support for those impacted by domestic violence or sexual assault. SafeHouse provides free and confidential services for any person victimized that lives or works in Washtenaw County. Our services include emergency shelter for those in danger of being hurt or killed, counseling, legal advocacy, support groups, and especially, hope.