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• Volunteers are a vital part of day to day operations at House of Hope. By supporting our staff, volunteers help us provide higher quality services to the survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence that we serve.
• Volunteer opportunities are available in many areas and skill levels. Some need little or no experience, while others require a training program provided free of charge. If you would like to find out more about how you can help make change happen, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 417.777-1512 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Vol Opps
  • ADVOCACY OFFICE ASSISTANCE- Help to answer the 24 hour SAFEline, with resident intakes, provide clerical and advocacy support and supplemental staff to ensure that the needs of our clients are met.
  • COURT ASSISTANCE- Assist the Outreach Coordinator in providing support to survivors who file for Orders of Protection and attend court proceedings.
  • CHILDREN’S PROGRAM ASSISTANCE- Help provide a fun, educational and safe environment for the children who are residents of House of Hope or attending Support Group.
  • COMMUNITY EDUCATION ASSISTANCE- Help to facilitate the community’s understanding of domestic and sexual violence issues by speaking to various groups.
  • CASE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE- Act as a relief case manager on evening and weekends to increase survivor's access to services.
  • ADMINISTRATION OFFICE ASSISTANCE- Help to answer phones, general office work, data entry, special mailings and other clerical tasks.
  • DONATIONS ASSISTANCE- Help pick up, accept, sort, acknowledge and stock incoming donations and work in Hope’s Closet.
  • DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING ASSISTANCE- Assist with special events, grant research and locating new ways and sources for funding. You can also organize and sponsor your own event!
  • CLEANING ASSISTANCE- Help make our environment as welcoming as possible by performing general cleaning duties.
  • KITCHEN ASSISTANCE- Help kitchen staff with meal preparation, serving, cleaning and dishes.
  • BUILDING MAINTENANCE/LANDSCAPING ASSISTANCE- Assist with building repairs, landscaping and maintenance projects.
  • INTERNSHIP AND PRACTICUM PROGRAM

Program Service volunteers are required to complete additional training.