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.
Volunteer work closely with Working Wardrobes staff to provide support for Working Wardrobes special events, community outreach efforts, and marketing campaigns. If you have talent in sales, fundraising, events, marketing, graphic design, photography, videography, copy writing, and/or social media, then we have the perfect fit for you!
This is an opportunity for professionals from the financial industry (banking, credit, financial services, accounting firms) to share their skills with teens and adults in local rehabilitation and domestic abuse programs. Curriculum, handbooks and workshop materials have been developed for a four-session “Financial Education” workshop; all materials will be provided by Working Wardrobes for coaches…
Volunteers work closely with Working Wardrobes staff to provide support and follow-up with volunteers and clients of Working Wardrobes special events. This involves contacting more volunteers, donors and sponsors (by phone, fax, email, and mail), database entry, mass mailings, preparing logistics for events. Good computer skills and understanding of office equipment are helpful.
Volunteer Retail Assistants work with staff to ensure that day to day operations at WHW’s Deja New are efficient and that shoppers have an enjoyable shopping experience. This is a critical volunteer position in assisting WHW in raising funding to support the mission.
Tallship volunteers maintain and repair the ships. From woodworking and sail mending to rigging and sailing skills, these volunteers work to ensure the continuation of maritime heritage. Volunteers may have the opportunity to participate in a variety of both educational and public sailing programs primarily aboard the Spirit of Dana Point. Sailing opportunities are limited…
WHW Personal Stylists work with job seekers one on one helping them to select professional attire and accessories, assisting with fit, color choice and most importantly providing support and encouragement as they prepare for interviews and their new start at work. Personal Stylists assist job seekers with building a professional wardrobe by ensuring they select…
The Ocean Institute’s research vessel is used for school and public programs to conduct research and provide educational whale watching cruises. Volunteers assist staff with program logistics such as managing passengers during boarding/disembarking, collecting required forms, preparing the vessel for programs, and serving as program facilitators. Volunteers must be age 16 and older.*Waitlist only; must…
WHW Resume Coaches are individuals who have experience with the job search and/or the hiring process. These volunteers are critical to the WHW mission by assisting job seekers in developing effective resumes, identifying quantifiable results from previous employment to showcase each one as an ideal and strong candidate in the job market.