We hold four sessions per year. Once you are familiar with the types of volunteer opportunities offered, your name will be added to the interview list for training. Approximately one month prior to the training session, a volunteer coordinator will call you and conduct a brief telephone interview to learn your interests and to match you with the most appropriate position based on the available opportunities and expectations. This process eliminates many prospective volunteers and ensures that those attending the session are committed to United Family Services, our Shelter and the people we serve. Usually 30 people attend each training session.
All prospective volunteers complete an application and provide references.
Attendance is required at both sessions. The first night of training educates the volunteers about domestic violence as well as The Shelter's services. Volunteer Commitment United Family Services asks for a one-year commitment from each Shelter volunteer. On the average our volunteers work between two and 10 hours per month. Many groups and businesses cannot participate in training sessions, but are still interested in helping.