Children's Program Volunteer

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Volunteers must be 18 years or older, complete 40 hours of in-person classroom training, and submit background checks. Training classes are conducted in three cohorts per year: Fall (Sep-Nov), Winter (Jan-March), and Spring (April-June). One year commitment required. Biligingual applicants (English and Spanish, especially) encouraged to apply!

We are seeking individuals to act as Children's Program Volunteer 3 hours per month (usually two 90min shifts) in our Domestic Violence Safe House located in Arlington, VA. Volunteers interact with the children in our shelters by playing games, helping with homework, and otherwise engaging in healthy and fun activities that help the kids take their mind off their trauma and provide parents the chance to attend meetings or relax on-site. Shifts for the Children's Program are typically Monday, and Wednesday evenings.

Doorways is an Arlington-based non-profit agency helping individuals and families create pathways out of homelessness, domestic violence and sexual assault leading to safe, stable and empowered lives. We envision a community where all people live free of violence and have safe and stable housing regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, age, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, abilities, language, or national origin. We see a future without homelessness or domestic and sexual violence.