Volunteer Your Time

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world." - Margaret Mead

There is no question that volunteering strengthens communities. Back in 1979, that was precisely what families in Geauga County did for women who suffered from abuse perpetrated by their husbands and boyfriends. Women in our community graciously opened their doors to neighbors in need of emergency shelter. From this generosity stemmed WomenSafe, a safe haven for victims of domestic violence. Today, WomenSafe continues to rely on the volunteer efforts of many dedicated individuals.

WomenSafe, Inc. is always in need of more volunteers to staff our hotline, provide clerical assistance, support our clients, help plan fundraisers, maintain the shelter, organize donations, and do much more. Our volunteer program is flexible and fun! There are opportunities to volunteer from home, as a family and at the convenience of your individual schedule. If you are looking for an opportunity to give some of your time to a good cause and like to help people, consider volunteering at WomenSafe!

If you are interested in donating some of your valuable time, simply download the Volunteer Application & Interest Form. The application can be returned to agutka@womensafe.org or 12041 Ravenna Road, Chardon, OH 44024. If you cannot download this document or have additional questions, please contact Andrea Gutka at (440) 286-7154 x224.

Upcoming Volunteer Training Dates:

Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 5:00pm**
Thursday, August 5, 2010 at noon
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 5:00pm

Note:  You only need to attend one training to begin your volunteer experience.  General orientation will begin at the time shown above and will last approximately 1.5 hours.  If you wish to learn about handling on-call/crisis situations, that training will immediately follow for an additional 1.5 hours on the date specified with a "**".

ATTENTION INTERNSHIP SEARCHERS: THIS PROCESS IS VERY COMPETATIVE, APPLY EARLY.  COMPLETE THE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION AND SEND A LETTER OF INTEREST TO: ANDREA GUTKA, PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR, 12041 RAVENNA ROAD, CHARDON, OH 44024 CONTACT 440-286-7154 X224 FOR MORE INFORMATION.