This person may provide the women some needed life skill information such as budgeting, nutrition, health, taxes, house-keeping, mindfulness, childbearing, yoga/fitness classes etc. This opportunity is also flexible and can accommodate those individuals looking to drop in and spend quality time with the survivors. It is so refreshing for our residents to have someone to…
This opportunity may vary between business’ and services provided. Many of our women are not familiar with what services are available in Ionia/Montcalm County. This could look like coming in to give a presentation on your services such as daycare, counseling, mindfulness, budgeting, shopping, etc. This could also look like an opportunity for a business…
This individual will assist with menu planning and meal prep for the shelter. RAVE receives many food donations such as canned and boxed goods. Ideally, this individual would utilize the items RAVE currently has and assist women with meal planning around these items. This volunteer would create recipes and prepare meals with the women.
Assist women and children in our residential facility by providing emotional support and advocacy, responding to needs. This individual would also answer the crisis line in the shelter. This commitment level is long term.
This individual would care for our donation room. This individual would assist with putting together welcome and exit bags for our residents as well as set up and run our Professional Boutique created for residents preparing for interviews. This individual may organize, pickup/drop off donations and track inventory.
This volunteer will provide crisis response to domestic and sexual assault victims immediately following an assault. A DARA volunteer would respond to a secure crime scene, hospital, or the local police department. This commitment level is long-term.
These volunteers provide transport for pets going to veterinary appointments or surgeries, grooming, or even taking them to their new adoptive homes. Animals are generally crated for transport.
MARC tutors make a difference! Volunteer tutors meet one-on-one with students, working together to increase literacy skills, aiming for the goals they have set. There is an ongoing need for tutors.
RAVE-I/M, Inc. is always in need of people who have a skilled trade. From roofing to remodeling bathrooms, whatever it is chances are we could use the help. This commitment level can vary depending on the task, but generally it is short term.
Simply put, volunteer committees at SAS help keep staff costs down so we can help more animals. Our committees are made up of Board members and regular volunteers and include: Finance & Audit Committee , Fundraising Committee , Communications Committee , Human Resources Committee, Gala Committee.