Help us save lives.
Women Are Safe always welcomes the valuable contribution of volunteers. Volunteers are an integral part of WAS, helping us meet our goal of preventing domestic, and assisting victims of this crime. Our staff and clients are grateful for the time and effort volunteers dedicate to making our communities and families safer.
WHO CAN VOLUNTEER?
Women, men, teens from every ethnic background, race, lifestyle, and religion can volunteer. There are no minimum work or educational requirements to volunteer. WAS staff conduct a background check and an interview with each volunteer candidate.
ARE THERE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEERS?
WAS staff members want to ensure that volunteers are well prepared to do their jobs. All volunteers must participate in a 2-hour orientation training. Volunteers who perform direct service (i.e. have contact with clients) are also required to participate in a 16-hour Core Competency training to enable them to acquire a strong knowledge of DV dynamics and WAS policies and procedures. If possible, we ask that each volunteer commit to an initial six-month period.
WHAT KINDS OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT WAS?
The program’s needs change over time, but in general we have volunteer opportunities in the following areas:
- Court Advocates - working directly with victims of domestic violence in the courts, helping to ensure that victims are aware of their legal rights and options;
- Helpline Crisis Counselors - providing crisis counseling and referral services by telephone (this volunteer position can be conducted from your own home);
- Translators and Interpreters - acting as a liaison between non-English speaking clients and advocates, and translating written forms from English to other languages;
- Education and Training - assisting staff with presentation of our interactive skits that explain the dynamics and warning signs of domestic violence;
- Shop Assistance - assisting with Shop 'til It Stops Thrifty Boutique customer service and general shop duties;
- Special Events - helping with fundraisers, and commemorative events to raise community awareness about domestic violence;
- On-Call Drivers - helping with the transportation needs of victims when needed;
- Child Care Providers - assisting with child care for clients;
- Pet Sitters - caring for women’s pets while they are in shelter;
- Special Maintenance Projects - assisting with repair and maintenance projects.
Whatever your special skills are, we can use them! Please download and complete our Volunteer Inquiry Form and email to program@womenaresafe.org.
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Donate
Women Are Safe is pleased to invite you to provide
a gift that helps victims of domestic violence.
Please indicate if your gift
is in honor of a birthday or anniversary, a memorial gift, or other special
remembrance. Simply provide the following
information, and mail it and your check to :
Women Are Safe, P. O. Box 2, Centerville, TN 37033
I would like to make a gift of $_________
____ In memory of (name) ________________________________________
____ In honor of (name) __________________________________________
Please send acknowledgment(s) to :
_____________________________________________________________
And why not add a tax deductible donation to your wishlist? Let family and
friends know that what you really want is to help others.
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Cell Phones & Ink Cartridges
Women Are Safe collects cell phones for use by clients as 911 phones. We also collect used printer cartridges of all types for recycling. If you'd like to donate a phone or ink cartridge, please call our office (931-729-9885) to ask about drop-off locations. You may also email the Program Assistant.
In Humphreys County, drop-off boxes are provided at First Bank and First Federal Bank.
We use ThinkRecycle.com so you can be sure your donated cell phones and ink cartridges will not end up in a landfill.
They also give back to the environment on behalf of Women Are Safe Inc through their tree planting partnership with American Forests and
The Tree Canada Foundation. Your participation in our recycling program not only helps save the environment but it also helps raise funds to Stop
Domestic Violence. You may drop off any donated items to our office on West End Ave in Centerville. Thank You for your participation!
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Computers, Cameras, and Other
We now collaborate with MyBoneYard.com which allows us to receive much needed funds by people who recycle their old computers. Here’s how it works....
1. Go to www.MyBoneYard.com and click on the Donate now! button
2. From there you can locate Women Are Safe, by entering the pre-assigned Unique ID Code: 1207 (or by entering Other under ‘Select from Available National Organizations ‘Women Are Safe, Centerville, TN’) If you have problems, please contact the Program Assistant for help.
From there you can donate a number of different types of electronics, including:
- Laptops
- Desktops
- Cell Phones
- Flat Panel Monitors
- Digital Music Players
- Camcorders
- Game Systems
- GPS
- Cameras
After selecting the type of item you wish to recycle/donate, the website will ask you some specifics about the item then give you an estimate on the cash amount to be awarded to Women Are Safe through your recycling efforts.
The website will need your email and shipping information. Once this information is provided you will be able to print the shipping label and voucher to be included into the package along with any packaging instructions via the email that will be sent to the address provided.
The shipping is completely paid for by MyBoneYard.com. All you have to do is to print the shipping label and voucher, pack the item and drop it off at the nearest UPS pick-up location, which can be found through the UPS locater link included in the email as well.
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More Easy Ways to Help
- Charitable Bequests : Through your will, you may designate a a gift of cash or specific assets to benefit Women Are Safe.
- Charitable Remainder Trust : Income from the trust is paid for a lifetime or specified term.
- Charitable Lead Trust : You may temporarily assign the income from designated assets to benefit Women Are Safe. You may be eligible to earn charitable tax deductions for the income WAS receives during the trust's term.
Consult your attorney, accountant, or other professionals you trust for advice on these and other charitable giving options.
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How Churches Can Help
- Form a committee to address domestic violence issues.
- Encourage the clergy to speak out against domestic violence from the pulpit.
- Invite staff from local domestic violence programs to make educational presentations.
- Designate a day or month for educating and activating the congregation.
- Offer pre-marriage counseling dealing with equality, conflict, violence, and control.
- Use available curricula for youth which encourage the values of gender equality and nonviolent conflict resolution.
- Offer meeting space in your church or synagogue to the local domestic violence program.
- Contribute financial support to local domestic violence programs.
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How Your Group Can Help
Dollar Sunday
Did you know there are four months in 2005 that have a 5th Sunday? Would you be willing to donate $1 on each of these four Sundays to be used to help women and children who are seeking safety from domestic violence? If every church would hold a Dollar Sunday on these days, giving their collection to the local domestic violence program, the benefit to victims would be tremendous!
Your contributions will help us to provide shelter, transportation, medicine, as well as food and household items including Christmas gifts for children and their families.
By contributing just a dollar, you can show your support of local efforts to assist survivors make a new life for their children. If you want to know more, contact us at 931-729-9885.
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Painless Giving
One easy way to help Women Are Safe is simply to use goodsearch.com as your search engine. All you have to do is enter 'Women Are Safe' in the I Support field. Click 'Verify' to be sure you've got our program. After that, every time you conduct a search using goodsearch.com, sponsors will donate money to our program and it doesn't cost you a penny!
Shop online at hundreds of places like Gap, Office Max, Amazon.com, J C Penney,
etc. through I GIVE by clicking here... and a percentage is donated to Women Are Safe, with no extra cost to the buyer. Also, if you
download the shopping window, we get an automatic $3.00.
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Our Wishlist
There are many items Women Are Safe needs to provide services for battered women and their children. Since our needs are always changing, please call our office if you want to help.
OUR CURRENT WISHLIST
- Size 4-5 Diapers
- Over-the-counter adult meds. (Tylenol, aspirin, cold meds)
- Umbrellas
- Light bulbs
- Adult volunteers for child sitting during Group on Monday in Centerville and Wednesday in Dickson and Humphreys
- Recycling bins
- Pine-Sol
- Fabric softener
- Cleaning supplies
- Dishwasher detergent
- Food storage baggies
- Garbage bags
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Small padlocks (keys)
- AA, AAA, C, and D batteries
- Laundry detergent
- Bleach
- Dryer sheets
- New toys (newborn - youth)
- New thermometers
- Liquid hand soap
- Safety pins
- Febreeze
- Twin size sheets and blankets
- Coffee and creamer (not instant)
- Wash cloths and towels (kitchen and bath)
- Houseware (drinking glasses, pots & pans, etc)
Please call our office number (931-729-9885) or send email to program@womenaresafe.org if you need more information.
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The information on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
