The volunteer must be trained by a counselor in support group procedures in order to successfully co-facilitate.

The volunteer may work directly with the children. Childcare is provided to clients so they may attend support groups and counseling appointments.

The volunteer must have training in the crisis line procedures. The volunteer may answer the line at the shelter or at home.

The volunteer may work directly with other agencies on behalf of the victim and or children via telephone or face-to-face.

Board members will be expected to develop policies, procedures and regulations, monitor financial performance and the agency’s programs. Additional board member obligations and expectations include fundraising, policy setting, planning special activities, personnel committee, long-range planning and the understanding of the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence.

The volunteer assists the client with transportation to meetings, appointments, school, court, etc. The volunteer also may assist moving victims into their own home.

The volunteer may assist with fundraising events such as the color run, the yearly raffle, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The Iron County Coordinate Community Response Team and Gogebic County Task Force is formed by key community agencies (DOVE, law enforcement, health care providers, prosecuting attorney, etc.) to promote the prevention/education of domestic and sexual violence and enhance victim safety and offender accountability.

The volunteer may assist with office procedures. Shopping and Maintenance: The volunteer may assist for food and other supplies for clients, and shelter repair, clean, and hazard control.

Food brings people together. A warm meal transforms our cafe two days a week, filling it with lively discussions and second helpings. By joining our kitchen crew you would be providing a healthy meal to men and women working hard to change their lives.