Volunteer
We appreciate your interest in volunteering. Without the dedicated support of our volunteers, we would not be able to do the work that we do.
We only ask for your patience with our volunteer processing. Due to limited staff capacity, we can only accept volunteers who apply for the positions listed below and who are the best fit for that position. We ask that you please do not call to follow-up on any submitted volunteer applications. If you are a good fit, you will be contacted directly; follow-up calls will most likely not be returned.
For those interested in long-term volunteering, please note in your application whether you are able to volunteer mornings, afternoons or evenings, weekdays or weekends as the last line in your summary of skills, licenses and certifications.
Every so often we have one-time volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in getting updates as these opportunities arise, please mention in your application that you are interested in signing up for our volunteer email list!
Please note that there are currently no opportunities for internships at this time due to limited staff capacity.
Current Positions
We currently have the following open volunteer positions. Please select only 1 volunteer position.
Archiving Historical Documents | Survivor Representative
Administrative Assistant | Childcare Volunteer
Grantwriting Research and Clerical Support
Archiving Historical Documents
- Location: Business Office, Center City
- Duties: Process through organizational historical documents and organize for archiving.Process through organizational historical documents and organize for archiving.
- Schedule: Flexible but regular schedule within 9am-5pm Monday through Friday.
- Requirements: Three-month commitment; Criminal Background Check
- Supervisor: Cheryl Brubaker
Survivor Representative
-
Duties: Join the Women Against Abuse Advocacy Committee as a Survivor Representative. This group works to influence public policy and advocate for change within institutions in order to remove barriers for those experiencing domestic violence. Your participation would enhance our work by providing a survivor’s perspective about the barriers persons experiencing domestic violence need to overcome to attain safety and independence. We also want to receive your input on the possible solutions the committee is working on.
-
Schedule: We need you to commit to attend our meetings on the third Monday of each month from 3:30 – 5pm. We are looking for a commitment of 6 months, with the possibility of extending your term for an additional 6 months.
-
Requirements: We are looking for survivors of domestic violence who have the time and energy to add their unique experiences and perspectives to our policy and advocacy discussions and agenda. We ask that volunteer candidates be in a relatively stable and safe place, both physically and emotionally.
Administrative Assistant, Business Office
-
Duties: assist with answering phone calls and providing general clerical and administrative assistance at the Women Against Abuse business office in Center City Philadelphia
-
Schedule: M - F afternoons
-
Requirements: 6-month commitment, Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal Background Check
Childcare Volunteer, Emergency Shelter
-
Duties: assist teachers in the Early Learning Center, Afterschool Program and Summer Camp
-
Schedule: anytime from 9 am - 6:30 pm; some evening support
-
Requirements: 1-year commitment, prior child care experience required, participation in 45-hour domestic violence training (provided quarterly by Women Against Abuse), Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal Background Check
Grantwriting Research and Clerical Support
- Location: Business Office, Center City
- Duties: Assist primarily with grant research and related tasks, as well as provide general support for the Development Department. This is a great opportunity to gain firsthand experience about grants management and fund development in a non-profit environment!
- Desired skills: Strong writing and research skills. Must be organized and detail-oriented. Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated to seek collaboration and input as needed (this is a team environment!). Must be reliable and dependable. No grantwriting experience necessary.
- Schedule: Flexible but regular schedule from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
- Requirements: 5-10 hours per week; minimum five-month commitment; Criminal Background Check
- Do not fill out the volunteer form for this position! Please email your responses and resume to pellermann@womenagainstabuse.org.
Volunteer Application
Please note that volunteers who work directly with clients must complete a 45-hour training prior to volunteering at Women Against Abuse. Donations to cover the cost of clearances are encouraged.
