Dove Inc.

8 Upper Peninsula
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Dove Inc.

Health and Safety: Domestic Violence
Ironwood, MI 49938
Phone (906) 932 - 4990
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Our mission

To provide domestic violence escape for men, women and children in Ironwood, Michigan and the surrounding areas.
Opportunities

Child Care

The volunteer may work directly with the children. Childcare is provided to clients so they may attend support groups and counseling appointments.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Crisis Line

The volunteer must have training in the crisis line procedures. The volunteer may answer the line at the shelter or at home.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Virtual, Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Advocacy

The volunteer may work directly with other agencies on behalf of the victim and or children via telephone or face-to-face.
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays

Become A Board Member

Board members will be expected to develop policies, procedures and regulations, monitor financial performance and the agency’s programs. Additional board member obligations and expectations include fundraising, policy setting, planning special activities, personnel committee, long-range planning and the understanding of the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence.
  • Monthly
  • 21+
  • Individuals
  • Event support, Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Transportation

The volunteer assists the client with transportation to meetings, appointments, school, court, etc. The volunteer also may assist moving victims into their own home.
  • Occasional
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Fundraising

The volunteer may assist with fundraising events such as the color run, the yearly raffle, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
  • Occasional
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Event support, Indoor, Outdoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Iron County CCRT/Gogebic County Task Force

The Iron County Coordinate Community Response Team and Gogebic County Task Force is formed by key community agencies (DOVE, law enforcement, health care providers, prosecuting attorney, etc.) to promote the prevention/education of domestic and sexual violence and enhance victim safety and offender accountability.
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Clerical

The volunteer may assist with office procedures. Shopping and Maintenance: The volunteer may assist for food and other supplies for clients, and shelter repair, clean, and hazard control.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Office work
  • None, On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Support Group

The volunteer must be trained by a counselor in support group procedures in order to successfully co-facilitate.
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends
About us

We offer a number of services to help with support, hope and healing. These services include support groups, violence information, emergency shelter, advocacy, and counseling. We also pride ourselves in our involvement in the community.