Benton County Women's Shelter

Volunteer Opportunities

Thrift Store

Receive/sort donations (Mondays 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.); sorting, pricing, stocking, sales and service. Wednesdays – Saturdays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hours are very flexible and can be as little as four hours/month, or as needed.

Childcare

Provide childcare during our Tuesday night support group. Ages vary from 0 – 17 years.

Tuesdays 6:15 p.m. – 8: 15 p.m.

Spanish-speaking Support

Act as a translator for our Spanish-speaking clients during Tuesday night support groups.

Tuesdays 6:15 p.m. – 8: 15 p.m.

On-call Volunteer

Volunteer on an on-call status. On-call volunteers would be called as needed, not scheduled regularly. Times could be on a weekday (either morning or afternoon office shift) and/or on Tuesday evenings between 6:15 – 8:15 p.m. providing childcare.

Court Advocate

Record court proceedings while clients speak with Shelter staff outside the courtroom.

Wednesdays and/or Thursdays 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Shelter Office Work

Answer the phone, answer the door, accept and receive donations, and other miscellaneous duties. Hours are flexible.

Mondays – Fridays, three shifts: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Special Projects

Various opportunities are available for individual volunteers or volunteer groups. Projects involve normal up-keep of the Shelter such as weeding flowerbeds, organizing closets, spring cleaning, holiday decorating, etc. Your ideas are welcome! Times vary according to project and the individual’s schedule.

Pick-up and Delivery

Pick-up donated items (including furniture) and transport to the Shelter, storage or client’s home. Times vary.

Volunteer at Benton County Women’s Shelter!
If interested, call Letty R. Hug at 479-273-5702


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