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Volunteer Information

Transitions Family Violence Services was founded by volunteers in 1977 and volunteers remain an integral part of Transitions’ work and play a vital role in our day-to-day operations and activities. Last year 69 volunteers provided more than 8,000 hours of service. 

Volunteering for Transitions will not only change your life, it will help to change the lives of children and adults who have been affected by domestic violence. Your time, talents and dedication can help someone regain their self-esteem and independence and start them on the path to a violence-free future. Whether you are interested in crisis intervention on our 24-hour hotline, our children’s program, community education or any other advocacy area, there is a place for you fulfill your desire to serve.

Our 32-hour training course includes an orientation to the agency, its history, programs, and structure, as well as training and hands-on experience in client service delivery.


You can volunteer in the following ways:

Hotline Worker 

  • Provides education and information to callers about domestic violence 

  • Screens callers for admittance in Emergency Shelter

  • Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and referrals

  • Assist callers in developing a safety plan

  • Participate in data collection and completion of intake records

Legal Advocate Assistant

  • Provide information and referral support for clients Newport News, Hampton, or York County accessing the civil and criminal justice system

  • Provide court accompaniment as needed

  • Maintain records, files, and other documentation of services

Community Educator

  • Assist in presentations about Transitions in the community to spread awareness

  • Assist in fundraising events

  • Set-up exhibit and distribute information at agency fairs and community events

Children’s Program Assistant/Mentor

  • Assist with development & implementation of educational goals & objectives for children

  • Assist with tutoring during the after-school & summer program

  • Assist with children’s services during Tuesday support group

  • Encourage identification & appropriate expression of feelings

Office Assistant

  • Assist with office operations including answering phones, typing and filing documents and collection of donations. 

  • Assist Transitions’ staff in grant research and resource development activities

 

Become a Volunteer

  1. Download the volunteer application.

  2. Please complete the volunteer forms and send it to Sanu Dieng by fax at 757-728-1538 or through mail at P.O. Box 561, Hampton, VA 23669. Please note that all information is kept confidential

  3. A staff member will review your application and call you to schedule an interview

  4. There is no cost for the training, but $15 is required for the state police and child abuse background checks (make all checks payable to TFVS)

  5. For more information or questions, please email Sanu Dieng