Be The Change
DAWN has a number of volunteer and internship opportunities ranging from administrative office work, to crisis intervention and advocacy on our 24-hour advocacy line.
Volunteer opportunities at DAWN are generally divided into two main categories: indirect-service opportunities and direct-service opportunities.
Indirect Service
Indirect-service volunteer positions support the agency at a staff or program level without bringing you into direct contact with survivors of domestic violence; they generally do not require any special training and can be short-term or long-term commitments. Examples of indirect-service volunteer opportunities include:
- Office assistance
- Fundraising or event support
- PR and communications
- Childcare
- Board committee membership
- Gardening, organizing or cleaning at the shelter
Direct Service
Direct-service volunteer positions involve working directly with survivors of domestic violence or their children. These positions require extensive training, offered by DAWN three times a year, and are often among the most rewarding. Some of these positions are competitive and not everyone who applies will be selected to engage in direct-service work. For more information about the training required to volunteer in this capacity, please click here. Examples of direct-service volunteer opportunities include:
- Answering DAWN’s Advocacy & Crisis Line
- Facilitating survivor support groups
- Working with survivors in DAWN’s housing programs
Internships are available to students or those looking to complete hours towards a certificate or license. Internships are created on an individual basis and are tailored to meet the needs of the individual and the agency. Internships usually consist of a combination of direct service work and some administrative work. Interns interested in direct service are required to complete the 50-Hour Advocacy training. These hours can count towards one’s internship hours if appropriate.
Application Procedure
To apply to volunteer with DAWN, please submit a Volunteer Application. Note that there are signatures required on these documents. If submitting electronically, please sign with the statement, “Signed by Firstname Lastname on DD/MM/YR”.
For questions or to submit volunteer application paperwork, please contact:
Phone: (425) 656-4305 ext. 236
Fax: (425) 656-4309
