Volunteer Opportunities

	You can always, always give something....even if it's a simple act of kindness.
	– Anne Frank

Volunteer/Intern Training Dates 2009

• SEPTEMBER
  • Saturday, Sept. 19^th 9am – 5pm
  • Monday, Sept. 21^st – 5:30pm – 9pm
  • Wednesday, Sept. 23^rd – 5:30pm – 9pm
  • Friday, Sept. 25^th – 5:30pm – 9pm
  • Saturday, Sept. 26^th – 9am – 4pm

The times are subject to change, but the dates are firm. State accreditation standards mandate that all volunteers must complete at least 32-hours of training – this means that attendance in all classes is necessary. The classes will be held at our Client Services Center located in Downtown Hampton. Please contact Jennifer Dziura at (757) 728-0025 x 509 or email for more information.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNSHIPS

• Opportunities for interns include, but are not limited to:

  • Legal Advocacy

  • Working with the Children's Department

  • Research/Database Entry with Protect Our Kids

  • Fundraising/Special Event Coordination

  • Community Education/Volunteer Appreciation

  • Office Assistance

  • Working with Clients

    • Interns will meet with the Community Education & Volunteer Resources Coordinator (CE&VRC) to develop a curriculum that best suits the student's educational needs and interests.

• While all internships are unpaid, the experience the student will gain will be very useful. As an intern, you will gain experience in community education/service, public policy, case management, crisis management, research, and resource development. 

INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES

• All interns must complete the Intern Application, submit a resume, and pass a state background check and child protective services background check prior to the beginning of the internship. Applications MUST be received no later than Monday, September 7th for the Fall 2009 class.

• All interns must submit all necessary paperwork (placement requirements, university assurances, time sheets, etc.) prior to or during the initial interview.

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Become a volunteer to make a difference in the lives of families.

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 caring can help someone regain their self-esteem and independence. When you volunteer at Transitions, you're helping someone take control of their life and that of their children through a variety of support services. In whatever capacity you serve, you'll be helping to curb the cycle of abuse that threatens our community and society.

The volunteer program is a vital component of our services.  Our approximately 120 volunteers provide more than 120,000 hours of service annually and have received more than a dozen awards for excellence.

Transitions can train you for service in a variety of areas, from work in the shelter to community education. The shelter program is in need of caring, dedicated volunteers who will commit several hours of their time each week to give support, information and effective referral services. To become a volunteer, you must be at least 18 years of age and be willing to submit to a criminal background check. We provide 24 hours of free classroom training – plus hands on experience – to orient you to the agency and our work.

Give a little of yourself -- what you get back is immeasurable.

Ways that you can volunteer: 

• 24-hour HOTLINE or shelter shift worker

• REACH and Protect Our Kids (children's program worker)

• Office assistance

• Speaker’s bureau and Community Awareness

• Legal advocate

• Transportation aides

THREE NEW VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS AT TRANSITIONS

MVP (Men For Violence Prevention) Program targets men of all ages united in declaring their support for an end to violence against women and children. The men will also participate in fund raisers and awareness events, and give presentations to male youth groups and men’s groups about the important of fighting violence in their communities. 

Transitions' programs provide a continuum of care

Transitions’ comprehensive programs provide a continuum of care from crisis intervention to eventual re-entry into the community.  They include:

  Outreach services

• Legal advocacy and safety planning

• Support groups, counseling and art therapy

• Outreach to older battered women

• Outreach to military families

• Community education, training and consultation

• Volunteer training program

• Donations and Adopt-A-Family programs

 Shelter services

• Emergency, second stage and transitional shelters (total of 90 beds)

• Food, clothing and supplies

• Medical care, transportation and accompaniment

• Case management, safety planning and counseling

• Life skills education and job readiness training

• Self-sufficiency programs

 Children's services

• Comprehensive assessment, safety planning and intervention services

• Art and play therapy

• On-site, drop-off childcare; off-site subsidized childcare

• After-school tutoring program 

• Parenting education 

• Protect Our Kids

STUDENTS - Looking for an Internship?  We offer volunteer internships in the following fields:

• Shelter/Hotline Management
• Legal Services
• Art Therapy
• Resource Development & Non-Profit Marketing

• Please note:  All interns must attend and successfully complete the volunteer session in conjunction with or prior to the start of the internship.
  • The 32-hours spent at this volunteer training are to count towards the total number of hours that the intern needs to fulfill their requirements.
• Contact Jen Dziura for an application and program overview
  • jdziura@transitionsfvs.org

 Other ways you can help

     Donate…

• Household goods (dishes, sheets, towels, kitchen items, small appliances)

• Supplies (paper goods, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene items)

• Children’s items (disposable diapers, clothing, baby equipment)

     OR

• Make a direct, generous financial contribution to help us meet the most critical needs of families affected by domestic violence.

     OR

• Make a designated gift to Transitions through the United Way of the Virginia Peninsula Campaign #7036.

Contributions of clothing or other items are accepted from 9 AM – 4 PM each Wednesday at 240 Chapel Street, Hampton (located off Pembroke Avenue, one block from Settlers Landing Road).

For more information on volunteering, contact the Community Relations and Volunteer Resource Coordinator, Jennifer Dziura, at (757) 728-0025 extension 509.  You may also complete the online volunteer registration form below and someone will get in touch with you: