Dear Volunteer:
Your service is vital to our mission. We welcome your assistance sorting donations, volunteering at our monthly Day to Shine Client Event, landscaping, painting, etc. Call our office or stop in at our Center to inquire about all the volunteer opportunities we have available.
The BWF Guidelines are listed below. If you have any questions, please call our office.
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
- Assist at Day to Shine Events with manicures, haircuts, serving lunch, child care, resume typing, computer training, interview classes or skills training, preparing and serving lunch, makeup, massages, pedicures, etc.
- You must be age 14 or 15 in order to volunteer with your parents; you may volunteer alone if you are 16 or older.
- You will NOT loan or give money to BWF clients. If a client asks for money you must inform a BWF staff member immediately.
- You may NOT transport BWF clients to or from events under any circumstances
- You must make sure a woman is PRESENT AT ALL TIMES with children at our events. No men may be left alone with any children.
- You must be trustworthy, loyal and honest.
- You must keep all client files, discussions and information confidential except to BWF Board of Directors
- You will maintain proper dress code for all BWF functions – Red shirt, dress slacks, polo shirts, closed toe shoes, no body piercings (except ears).
- You will not use drugs or alcohol or curse at any BWF event.
- You must treat the clients and staff with the utmost respect.
- You will be of service to the clients and staff.
- If any problem arises with any individual, contact security personnel or a BWF staff member immediately.
Volunteer Information
Any battered woman or single mother and her children are welcome to attend the Day to Shine Events. These DTS events include Motivational Speakers, haircuts, makeovers, manicures, pedicures, massages, clothing, shoes, computers, household items, furniture, gifts bags, face painting, lunch, rent assistance, and much more. If you know anyone who would like to attend or volunteer please contact our office. We need help to make it a success. Special events include the School Supply Drive in August and the Christmas Event in December.
The Battered Women’s Foundation is a unique organization dedicated to helping abused women and children escape the violence in their lives permanently. Our two-year program focuses on giving battered women the skills and support they need to become self-supporting members of society. Since 1995 the BWF Foundation’s assistance with education, counseling, housing, transportation and daily living needs has helped thousands of women and kids break the cycle of violence in their families. As a small non-profit organization, we rely heavily on financial and volunteer support from the community. Your assistance in continuing our work is deeply appreciated.
