The HOPE Center recognizes that no one should be responsible for doing a job well unless they have been taught how to do it. All volunteers are provided with detailed training for every aspect of volunteer work. These trainings are educational, interesting, informative and fun and give volunteers the necessary skills to do the work they want to do - help victims and their children. Trainings are provided twice a year in the Spring and Fall. Other trainings on converging topics are offered throughout the year.
Volunteers come in all sizes, ages, race and gender.
There are opportunities for women and men as well as high school students. Junior and Senior high school students have the opportunity to volunteer as Junior Advocates providing day care for children in shelter by demonstrating nonviolent communication techniques and acting as a positive role model. Junior Clerical Assistants learn to use the skills taught in school and gain practical experience in a job setting which adds to their resumes.