Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the backbone of Prudence Crandall Center. Because
of this we are constantly looking for people interested in
helping the agency and the people we serve. Volunteer opportunities
fit into two main categories: certified volunteers and non-certified
volunteers. Certified volunteers work directly with clients
and non-certified volunteers provide support services, such
as fund raising, working on the newsletter, and donation organization.
Certified Opportunities
Hotline Counselor: This position is available at the
shelter. The hotline is active 24 hours per day; it is run
by staff and volunteers. Hotline coverage is needed Monday
through Friday from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. and at others times as needed.
As a hotline counselor, you are responsible for answering the
hotline, providing crisis intervention, counseling, information,
and referrals to ongoing PCC services and other appropriate
Adult Support Group Co-Facilitator: This position
is available in the New Britain office, Bristol office,
and the shelter. The Center offers a variety of support
groups to help women begin to heal from domestic
violence. Support groups are designed to assist women
in identifying, processing, and expressing their
feelings about the domestic violence in their lives.
This position works with the Intervention Counselor
or another co-facilitator. The hours for this position
are primarily weekday evenings. To be eligible for
this position you must be willing to make a weekly
commitment for a minimum of one year.
Child Support Group Co-Facilitator: This position is
available in the New Britain office, Bristol office, and the
shelter. Children that live in abusive environments are victims
of domestic violence. The support group is designed to assist
children in identifying, processing, and expressing their feelings
about the domestic violence in their lives. This position works
with the Child Advocate or another co-facilitator. Working
as a team, activities are developed to present in the groups.
The hours for this position are primarily weekday evenings.
To be eligible for this position you must be willing to make
a weekly commitment for a minimum of one year.
Child Advocate Assistant: This position is primarily
available at the shelter. The hours for this position are flexible,
depending on the activity to be carried out. Child Advocacy
is a critical part of our program and requires consistency,
care and flexibility. Some opportunities include:
- Providing support and counseling
to the children residing in the shelter.
- Facilitating and participating in
structured recreational activities.
- Accompanying the Child Advocate and
providing transportation on special trips with the children
to the beach, park, etc.
- Helping children with homework /school
projects.
- Taking children for walks.
- Supervising children in the playroom
and/or the backyard.
- Reading books to children.
Transportation Assistant: This position is designed
to assist clients, primarily emergency shelter residents, by
providing them transportation. Many of our clients do not have
access to transportation, which can greatly complicate their
ability to find a job, access services and search for permanent
housing. As a Transportation Assistant you will provide transportation
to clients that allows them to reach the goal of self-sufficiency.
Office Assistant: This position is available primarily
at our administrative office and is responsible for assisting
with answering the phones, filing, coping, filing, faxing and
other administrative functions as needed. This position is
available during regular office hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday
through Friday. Special projects may be completed at other
times or at home as available.
Family Violence Victim Advocate Assistant: This position
is available in the Bristol, Meriden and New Britain Superior
Courts and is responsible for assisting the Center’s
Family Violence Victim Advocates with providing services to
victims of domestic violence with criminal and/or civil court
matters. This position is available during regular business
hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Non-Certified Opportunities
Green Thumbs: This position is available at the shelter and is perfect for those of you who enjoy gardening and the outdoors. The shelter has a small front yard and a large backyard that needs regular maintenance and grooming. As a green thumb, you can help us beautify the house and grounds at your convenience by raking, gardening, mowing etc. The hours for this position are flexible to accommodate your schedule.
Maintenance Assistant: This position is available at the shelter and is perfect for those of you who enjoy fixing things, painting or cleaning indoors or outdoors. The shelter is home to more than 200 people per year and needs regular maintenance and grooming. The hours for this position are flexible to accommodate your schedule.
Development Assistants-(DOES NOT REQUIRE CERTIFICATION TRAINING)
These positions are available at the Administrative Office. The Grant Assistant position is to assist the Director of Development in the searching and writing of appropriate grants for specific programs. There is also an Event Assistant position that helps to plan and execute events within the communities we serve. These events are designed to raise funds and generate community awareness that benefit the Center. Activities may include all aspects of planning and implementing events including soliciting and picking up donations. A Marketing Assistant helps with designing of brochures and other necessary documents as well as promoting events to the media. The hours for these positions are flexible based on volunteer’s scheduling. These positions may also be part of an internship. |
