Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Faith House and becoming an integral part of the movement to support survivors of domestic violence! The steadfast dedication and tireless energy of volunteers sustain the life-saving services of our organization.
We are very excited that you have chosen to volunteer at Faith House and look forward to embarking on this journey with you.
Faith House has many volunteer opportunities within our organization. Volunteers help programs and events run smoother. We are always in need of more volunteers!
Service Opportunities
In-kind donation assistant
Assists with the receipt and sorting of donations every second Tuesday of every month at the Family Life Church.
administrative support
Assists with compiling and labeling mailings, distributing fliers for events, creating spreadsheets and general clerical support on an on-call or seasonal basis.
Shelter support
Assists with organizing the clothing closet, storage shed, and storage unit. Assists with cleaning up areas of shelter.
General MaintenAnce
Assists with maintenance, landscaping/gardening, and facility improvements on an as-needed basis
special events support
Assists with various tasks at special events, fundraising events, and community celebrations, including setup, breakdown, guest interaction, and more, to ensure a smooth and successful event.
meal volunteer
Assists with bringing ingredients for a complete meal or a prepared meal on a monthly or bi-monthly basis.
wildflower lane Support
Assists with light cleaning, sorting and hanging donations at our resale shop located in Crowley.
Direct support
Provides immediate support to emergency shelter residents with safety planning, resource referrals, and in-the-moment needs.
Children's program support
Offers individualized attention, tutoring, and support to youth in the shelter. Facilitates/co-facilitates children's groups with youth providing educational support, building social skills and engaging youth in activities.
your idea
Want to provide a service but don't see it listed? Let us know what you have in mind!
Mandatory requirements to join us
background check
Obtain your background check from 303 W. Vermilion St. by saying you are interested in volunteering with us!
paperwork
Confidentiality agreement, Release and Waiver of Liability form, Reference check, and Emergency Contact and Medical form.
Interested in working directly with survivors? Additional requirements underneath:
40-hour advocate training
Online modules to become familiar with topics of domestic violence.
Volunteer training
In-person, scheduled training to become familiar with shelter procedures and topics of domestic violence.
Volunteer Application
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Volunteer Orientation
Our next volunteer orientation will be:
TBA
Location: West Regional Library
(501 Old Spanish Trail, Scott, LA 70583)
Time: 10:30AM-2:30PM
Lunch will be provided!
See you there!
