Our volunteers make our mission possible. You can help benefit someone else by offering your time, skills, and expertise. We would love to have you join us! To become a volunteer for Survivors With A Testimony (SWAT) you should have the following:
TIME:
You will be willing to offer 4 hours per week to assist with answering calls, helping with events in the community, assisting with spreading the news of the programs SWAT has to offer.
PASSION:
It’s important that our volunteers have a passion for helping others, and are willing to treat every person with respect.
TRAINING:
Volunteers must attend all CORE and Program Training dates. Read more information about the volunteer opportunities below, and click the “Become a volunteer now!” button to learn about the application process.
MUST ATTEND:
Virtual information sessions about our volunteer programs are held of the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Meeting are held every 3rd Thursday at 7:45 pm with the board of directors and ask that all volunteers attend
We work within the local community and help lead efforts to create a violence-free society. We are excited to invite you to join us in this work!
Survivors With A Testimony has two large umbrella groups of volunteer opportunities: Direct Services and Non-Direct Services.
Direct Service programs offer volunteers the opportunity to work directly with survivors and their children. All of these programs involve crisis intervention work.
Application requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old
Must pass an interview with a board member
Must complete both the Core Training and Specialized Program Training.
Select an opportunity below for more information:
HelpLine
Children & Youth
Support Group Facilitators
Non-Direct Service programs do not work directly with survivors, but offer volunteers the opportunity to interact with community members and donors. Select an opportunity below for more information. There are adult and teen volunteer opportunities available.
Community Awareness
Application requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old
Must pass an interview with a board member
Must complete both the Core Training and Specialized Program Training.
Teen Voice: NU Creations Youth Group
Application requirements: Must be a an in school student age 13 – 18 and must complete training as necessary.
Fundraising: Volunteers plan and oversee campaigns and events to raise money and other kinds of donations for our organization