The Women's Center of Tarrant County

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

Twice a year, volunteer orientations are held to allow prospective adult volunteers an opportunity to learn more about volunteering in one of our programs. The next orientation is:

When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. - Noon

                                                       Where: The Women's Center
                                                                       1723 Hemphill
                                                                        Fort Worth, TX 76110

Please call 817-927-4006 to register or email volunteer@womenscentertc.org
A volunteer application and packet will be mailed to you.

An individual interview, a criminal background check, and two complete references are
required in addition to the trainings listed below before volunteering can begin.

How To Volunteer At The Women's Center, you can be a program volunteer, organize a wish list drive or assist with special events. If you would like information on volunteering at The Women's Center, please contact volunteer@womenscentertc.org or call 817-927-4006.
Program Volunteers
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION Twice a year, volunteer orientations are held to allow prospective adult volunteers an opportunity to learn more about volunteering in one of our programs. The next orientation is: When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. - Noon Where: The Women's Center 1723 Hemphill Fort Worth, TX 76110 Please call 817-927-4006 to register or email volunteer@womenscentertc.org A volunteer application and packet will be mailed to you. An individual interview, a criminal background check, and two complete references are required in addition to the trainings listed below before volunteering can begin.
Victim Advocate Volunteer Volunteers provide peer counseling and emotional support to sexual assault survivors and their families at the hospital and on the Rape Crisis & Victim Services Hotline. Must have own transportation. A seven-session training is required. Training sessions are: Saturdays: Sept. 18, 25 and Oct 2 from 8:30am - 5pm Oct. 9 from 9am - noon Tuesdays: Sept. 21, 28 & Oct 5 from 5:30pm - 9pm Helpline Volunteer (see information below)	Adult Literacy Tutor Tutor adults in literacy skills within a small group setting. Volunteers are needed on Wednesday and Thursday evenings between 6:00pm and 9:00pm. A weekly commitment is required. A four-session training is required. Training sessions are: Tuesdays, Sept 21 & Oct 5 from 6pm - 8:30pm. Observation: Wednesday or Thursday, Sept. 29 or 30 from 6pm - 9pm. Team Tutoring: Wednesday or Thursday, Oct. 13 or 14 from 6pm - 9pm. Children's Tutor & Activities Volunteer Provide homework help and assist with crafts and activities for children 12 years and younger while their parents are participating in the Adult Literacy program. Volunteers are needed Wednesday and Thursday evenings between 6:00pm and 9:00pm. Weekly commitment is preferred. A two-session training is required. Training sessions are: Tuesday, Sept. 21 from 6pm - 8:30pm Observation: Wednesday or Thursday,Sept 29 or 30 from 6pm - 9pm
Helpline Volunteer On the phone, volunteers provide emotional support and problem-solving assistance to people in difficult and sometimes crisis situations. They offer information about The Women's Center, along with referrals to appropriate community resources. The Helpline is answered Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. A two-part training session is required. Training sessions will be scheduled for September, 2010.
Service Projects Please contact us for more information on these and other short-term opportunities
Host a donation drive to collect items such as: Ladies sweatpants for crime victims Reading glasses Gas gift cards Flash drives Full-size toiletries Journals Canvas messenger style bags for adult literacy students Canvas tote bags Sponsor children from a Women's Center client family for the holidays. Volunteer to wrap donated Christmas gifts. Donate gift cards to department stores, bookstores, restaurants or movie theaters for clients who may be spending the holidays alone.
Special Events
Victory Over Violence Walk/Run Saturday, April 10, 2010 Volunteer at the event by helping at a water station, in the refreshment area, at registration, on the course or at the finish line.