Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Last updated on January 6, 2009

BWR shelter serves several women and their families a year. We are looking for community members who want to help support our residents and contribute to their empowerment.

BWR is seeking energetic, creative, and outgoing individuals to:

*Help with childcare during the day for women to be able to
attend group meetings,etc.

*Answer hotline and assist in screenings/referrals.

*General shelter maintenance & up-keep (room
painting, deep cleanings, yard clean-up, etc.

*Help residents become independent through specific, creative
groups on topics such as meal planning, financial budgeting,
activities for children, etc.

Volunteers must attend a mandatory Domestic Violence Training,(free of charge) An 8 hour core training is required for any short-term opportunities i.e yard work, etc. The next training is scheduled for January 27-30 and February 2, 2009, 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.

*Confidentiality on the location of the shelter and residents is a must!

This opportunity is sponsored by: Battered Women's Resources

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings One-Time Monthly Weekdays Occasional Weekends This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

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Contact Person: Joy Wingard, Program Director, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

P.O. Box 1209 Leominster, MA 01453

Directions:

Contact BWR for details   Nearest Bus Stop: Contact BWR

Web Site: http://www.bwri.com

Last updated on January 6, 2009

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