Working Against Violence for Everyone

Thank you for your interest in being a volunteer for WAVE. Volunteers fulfill such an important role in the mission of our agency. Through hard work and dedication, we can accomplish our goal of ending sexual violence in our community. Our mission is to support and provide advocacy for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and promote relationships without abuse in the greater Petersburg community.

Every task no matter how small supports the work that we do and strengthens the services we provide to sexual assault and domestic violence survivors in our community. This is why we are so proud to offer a variety of volunteer opportunities to our community.

The role of a volunteer at WAVE can look quite different depending on what you wish to get out of your volunteer experience. Whether you are a survivor or not, have access to transportation or not, or want to do direct services or not, we can find a role for you.

Volunteer positions may require a minimum number of training hours –as few as 2 and as many as 40. No matter what role you fulfill at our agency you should expect our staff to communicate frequently in order to answer any questions, provide support, and help find the right fit for you at our agency.

Complete a volunteer application

Complete a volunteer interview

Complete a fingerprint-based background check if required

Direct service volunteers must be at least 18 years old

Agency Support Specialist*:Answer the phone, organize office supplies, assist with social media

efforts, and assist in creating resources for the agency. This volunteer position requires a 40-hour online training provided by our agency. This position is very flexible.

Event Volunteers:Painting, cleaning, organizing, fundraising and event planning are all examples of

ways individuals or groups can volunteer together. Whether you are a church group, scout troop, an interested community member or a group of friends, we can always find a way to put you to work!

Helpline Advocate*:Provide crisis intervention, information, referrals, and support to victims of

power-based violence. Online or over the phone. This volunteer position includes a 40-hour online training provided by our agency. WAVE will also provide continuing education and ongoing support.

Sexual Assault Advocacy Responder*:Provide crisis intervention, information, referrals, and support to

victims of sexual assault. in-person support during forensic exams or while making a police report. This volunteer position includes a 40-hour training provided by our agency. WAVE will also provide continuing education and ongoing support.

Unity Club Mentor*:Provide supervision and leadership education to middle school youth led club.

Girls on the Run Camp Counselor*:1 week in the summer. Provide supervision and facilitate camp

through evidence-based curriculum that inspire girl empowerment by building confidence, kindness and decision making skills.

Special Skill Instructor:Utilize a special skill (art, music, yoga, cooking, etc) to provide education and

support to survivors. The Special Skill Events will be co-facilitated by a staff member of WAVE. We encourage creativity and fun with this position.

*Fingerprint Background Check Required

WAVE does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, language, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, (dis)ability, social class, economic status, education, marital status, religious affiliation, residency, or HIV status.

I certify that my answers upon this application form are true. I authorize investigation of all statements on this application. I understand that misrepresentation or omission of facts called for is cause for dismissal. I also agree to follow the policies and procedures set for by WAVE.

Your fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. You have the opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information contained in the FBI identification record. The procedures for obtaining a change, correction, or updating an FBI identification record are set forth in Title 28, CFR, 16.34.

If offered employment with WAVE, you will be provided one month, from the date of FBI record receipt, to challenge the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in the identification record.

I understand that State FBI background check(s) is a condition of my employment/volunteering at WAVE. Fingerprint background checks are to be completed every 5 years, while you are an employee/volunteer with WAVE.