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How You Can Help

Each year, Resilience welcomes hundreds of volunteers from the community. A variety of opportunities are available to support survivors or to support the agency operations. Please note that volunteers are required to complete New Entry Training prior to beginning volunteer positions.

Below are some of our current volunteer needs!

Help line Volunteer

Provide crisis intervention services
to survivors of domestic violence
or sexual assault.

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Shelter support

Support shelter operations by providing flexible, ongoing assistance as needs arise.

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Receptionist Volunteer

The Receptionist welcomes clients & visitors and provides basic clerical support for the agency.

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Volunteering at Resilience

No gift of time or talent is too small. We provide training!

Training and volunteer forms must be completed prior to volunteer placement due to the sensitive and confidential nature of our work.

For more information or to sign up to become a volunteer, please contact Christina Scarpino at ChristinaS@ResilienceMI.org

mandatory training

New Entry Training is mandatory for onboarding new Resilience staff members, interns, and volunteers. Participants will learn about Resilience programs and services and increase their knowledge to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence. New Entry Training occurs annually in a hybrid format (virtual & in-person) in January, May, and September.

CLICK HERE to view the next Training Dates

Contact Christina Scarpino at
ChristinaS@ResilienceMI.org for more information about how to become a volunteer.

mandatory training

New Entry Training is mandatory for onboarding new Resilience staff members, interns, and volunteers. Participants will learn about Resilience programs and services and increase their knowledge to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence. New Entry Training occurs annually in a hybrid format (virtual & in-person) in January, May, and September.

CLICK HERE to view the next Training Dates

Contact Christina Scarpino at
ChristinaS@ResilienceMI.org for more information about how to become a volunteer.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Shelter Volunteers
  • Support Group Volunteers (Childcare, Reception and Transportation)
  • Facilities work – light carpentry work, installing hardware and blinds, small repairs and fixes, painting and drywall patching
  • Vehicle repair – oil changes, brakes and tires
  • Seasonal grounds assistance – power washing of windows and exterior siding, cleaning gutters
  • …and more!

Volunteer Opportunities

    • Shelter Volunteers
    • Support Group Volunteers (Childcare, Reception and Transportation)
  • Facilities work – light carpentry work, installing hardware and blinds, small repairs and fixes, painting and drywall patching
  • Vehicle repair – oil changes, brakes and tires
  • Seasonal grounds assistance – power washing of windows and exterior siding, cleaning gutters
  • …and more! 

 

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Advocates For Ending Violence

Resilience is dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence. We offer supportive services and safe housing to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, and we provide programs to engage and educate community members to help end the cycle of abuse before it begins.

    

Make A Donation

Your contribution allows us to provide confidential services to all survivors, free of charge.

Reach Out To Us

 We are here for you, no matter the time of day. Get the support and security you need.

Advocates For Ending Violence

Resilience is dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence. We offer support, services, and safe housing to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, and we provide programs to engage and educate community members to help end the cycle of abuse before it begins.  

Make A Donation

Your contribution allows us to provide confidential services to all survivors, free of charge. Thank you for your support.

Reach Out To Us

We are here for you, no matter the time of day. Get the support and security you need.