This opportunity may vary between business’ and services provided. Many of our women are not familiar with what services are available in Ionia/Montcalm County. This could look like coming in to give a presentation on your services such as daycare, counseling, mindfulness, budgeting, shopping, etc. This could also look like an opportunity for a business…

This volunteer will provide crisis response to domestic and sexual assault victims immediately following an assault. A DARA volunteer would respond to a secure crime scene, hospital, or the local police department. This commitment level is long-term.

This volunteer would provide transportation to clients who may not have their own form of transportation or be able to afford public transportation. This individual would provide transportation for clients to appointments, housing/apartment tours, job interviews, court hearings, etc. within the Ionia and Montcalm counties. This commitment level could range from short to long term.

This position’s description is the same as Share the Care Volunteers; however, Drop In Play Time Volunteers have a more flexible schedule and is based on your availability to “drop in” for a children’s activity. This opportunity is flexible and could look different depending on the volunteer’s interest/skill. Activities could include arts and crafts, sports,…

Domestic violence is so hurtful, especially to children. Having to leave home and come to a new place is very scary and can cause kids to struggle in school. We are in need of a volunteer to come and provide tutoring to kids in the shelter.

This individual will assist with menu planning and meal prep for the shelter. RAVE receives many food donations such as canned and boxed goods. Ideally, this individual would utilize the items RAVE currently has and assist women with meal planning around these items. This volunteer would create recipes and prepare meals with the women.

Assist women and children in our residential facility by providing emotional support and advocacy, responding to needs. This individual would also answer the crisis line in the shelter. This commitment level is long term.

This individual may have a passion for cleanliness, lawn care and upkeep, gardening, and house organization. This commitment level could range from short to long term.

This person may provide the women some needed life skill information such as budgeting, nutrition, health, taxes, house-keeping, mindfulness, childbearing, yoga/fitness classes etc. This opportunity is also flexible and can accommodate those individuals looking to drop in and spend quality time with the survivors. It is so refreshing for our residents to have someone to…

Coming to the shelter is scary for an adult; just imagine what it is like for a kid! RAVE’s children’s program offers a weekly Kid’s Club where kids staying with us can get to know one another, learn some new things, and have a great time!