Volunteer Opportunities
Women Together / Mujeres Unidas Volunteer Program
Our Volunteer Program offers various opportunities to support and assist survivors in meaningful ways. Join us in making a difference!
Community Service Projects
Ongoing
- Organize Benefit Drive for Basic Living Needs for clients residing at the Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing i.e. new socks, underwear, t-shirts, flip flops, toiletries, baby items, pampers; gently used clothing and household items.
- Holiday Parties – sponsor a Holiday Party by providing food items pizza, hotdogs, cupcakes, goody bags, juice boxes, candy, piñatas and/or assist with children’s games and activities.
- Adopt-a-Bedroom – Painting and re-decorating of Shelter Bedrooms and Transitional Housing Apartments. Your help is needed to secure sponsors for the paint and painting supplies.
- Fundraising – your support is greatly appreciated during our fundraising events throughout the year.
- Answer calls from individuals seeking help or resources
- Provide crisis intervention and safety planning
- Arrange shelter for victims (as needed)
- Submit monthly telephone logs and activity time sheets
- Provide crisis intervention to survivors of a sexual assault
- Accompany survivors to hospital, law enforcement agencies, criminal proceedings etc.
- Arrange shelter for survivors (as needed)
- Transport and/or accompany clients to court
- Provide moral support and encouragement to clients during court proceedings
- Deliver speeches to community groups on agency services
- Assist at awareness events / community health fairs
- Assist in dropping off agency brochures at local social service offices: WIC, Food Stamps
- Assist Program Coordinator with children’s activities: arts and crafts, self-esteem &
therapeutic games - Assist during special events and holiday parties
- Assist receptionist in answering the telephone
- Receive and welcome clients
- Assist staff in clerical duties: data entry, copies, shredding, etc.
- Assist in preparing quarterly newsletter
- Assist in sorting incoming donations
- Assist in picking up donations as needed
- Assist in pricing and displaying merchandise at thrift store
- Assist in raising funds during annual fundraisers
- Assist in researching for new funding opportunities: foundations, local businesses, etc.
- Interest in the Women Together/Mujeres Unidas mission to help govern the agency
- New board members are voted in once a year in February
- Internships are available in the direct service programs
- Submit a letter of interest and your resume (via email: [email protected]) to the Volunteer Program
Coordinator.
Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Volunteer in a Direct Service Program
- What do I personally hope to gain from volunteering? Is my primary motivation to support a cause, meet new people, develop additional job skills, be recognized in the community, or do I feel better about myself when I’m assisting others?
- How much of a time commitment will this volunteer job take to do well? Do I realistically have this much time to spare? Will this fit into my schedule and lifestyle?
- Will my skills, interests, personality, and experiences be useful in this setting?
- Have I talked to the Volunteer Coordinator to get a clear idea of the expectations for this position? How much training is required? How many hours am I expected to work? Who will supervise my work?
- Am I relatively sure that I will be performing meaningful work, as opposed to “busy work”? Does staff seem to accept and respect the work of volunteers?
- Am I willing to take honest feedback concerning my performance? Am I willing to be forthcoming with my concerns even if it isn’t popular to do so?
- Can I be sure that I can respect confidentiality 100% of the time?
- As a survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault, will I be able to totally support other victims without re-victimizing myself?
- Am I able to communicate with Spanish speaking clients?
Annual Giving Opportunties
Organize a Teddy Bear Drive for children in shelters.
Donate arts & crafts, books, games, sports balls, and snacks for Spring Break Week.
Participate in the Walk in Her Shoes 5K Run/Walk.
Donate Mother’s Day gifts or sponsor a luncheon.
Organize a Canned Food Drive for families in need.
Provide summer donations like arts & crafts, books, puzzles, and snacks.
Support the Back to School Drive with backpacks, supplies, and clothing. Sponsorships welcome.
Sponsor Turkeys & Trimmings for shelter families.
Donate to the Toy Drive for children and provide gifts for women in shelters.
Corporate Involvement
Partner with Women Together / Mujeres Unidas to make a lasting impact. Our team will collaborate with your company to create a meaningful partnership that supports our mission and helps thousands of survivors in our community.
For more information, call (956) 630-4878 or email [email protected]
Event Sponsorship
Corporate Grants
Help us secure funding by sharing grant opportunities or nominating Women Together / Mujeres Unidas for a corporate grant.
Volunteer Opportunities
Join us as a group or individual for a special project. If you don’t see a fit on our volunteer page, contact us, and we’ll find the perfect opportunity for you!
Host an Info Session
Invite our team to your office for a session on domestic violence, its impact, and ways to support those affected. Let us be a resource for you!
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