Volunteer to Host a Clothing, Accessory or Grooming Product Drive at your place of work, home, club or church to support the job seekers of WHW. Hosting a Clothing Drive is easy, fun and everyone can participate.
A Greeter Volunteer is responsible for welcoming guests to the museum and making sure all children leave the museum with an adult. Greeter Volunteers will also be responsible for handing out Pretend City brochures and any other materials necessary. Greeter Volunteers will need to be comfortable taking direction and working with the public.
WHW’s Board of Directors is a group of professionals who are dedicated to WHW’s long term success. Each Board member commits their time, talent and treasure to the organization. The Board members actively participate in fundraising and governance activities.
An Exhibit Volunteer at Pretend City Children’s Museum is responsible for facilitating the role-playing experience for children 0-8 years of age and will be assigned to work in one of the main exhibits. This person will interface with children, staff, volunteers and school staff to provide a fun and creative environment for all visitors.
WHW’s Internship Program is a unique opportunity offered by WHW to students involved in Service Learning. The well established curriculum has a multidisciplinary approach that, through a rotation system, integrates all areas of the non-profit organization. This structure allows the student to gain experience and first-hand knowledge of all the relevant elements involved in the…
WHW Administrative Volunteers contribute to day-to-day activities through data entry, phone calls and general office needs. They may spend the day binding workshop packets, putting together marketing and outreach materials, photo copying, word processing, scanning, faxing, making follow-up calls or assisting with educational workshops. Administrative support volunteers know their way around an office and help…
Groups can get involved by hosting a Clothing or Wish List Drive in your neighborhood. Groups also have the opportunity to customize a Volunteer project for your group depending on the current needs of Laura’s House.
Volunteers between the ages 13-15 can volunteer at one of our two Resale Stores with a parent/guardian. Other youth opportunities include: Event Volunteer, Summer & Holiday Internships, hosting a Clothing Drive/Wish List Drive in your neighborhood, and asking your teacher or club to host a H.E.A.R.T. (Healthy Emotions and Attitudes in Relationships Today) Workshop.
All volunteer applicants in Direct Service roles must complete the State Certified 40 – Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training. Once training is complete volunteer opportunities include: Childcare Volunteer, Hotline Volunteer, House Coordinator Volunteer, Case Management Volunteer, Transitional Living Center Volunteer, Legal Advocate, and H.E.A.R.T. Data Entry/Outreach Volunteer.
Non-Direct Service roles include: Administrative/Office Volunteer, Event Volunteer, Outreach Volunteer, and Resale Store Retail Volunteer. Duties include office work, event planning, set up, and take down, and assisting with the daily operations of the Resale Store.