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Be an Agent for Social Change-Volunteer at Sunrise!
Have you ever wanted to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in your
community? If so, Sunrise is the place for you. We are currently in need of dedicated
volunteers to help us in the mission to end domestic and sexual violence in our
community. Below is a list of the current volunteer opportunities and requirements
available at Sunrise.
Interested in learning more about Sunrise’s volunteer program? Want to know how you
can become involved in the mission to create a safer community? Please attend our
next Volunteer Orientation to find out how! Our Volunteer Orientations are held on the
third Tuesdays of every month from 5:30-7:30pm at our Administration office. Click here
to view the Orientation flyer.
If you would like more information on our volunteer program, or to RSVP for the next
Volunteer Orientation, please contact Christina Bates at (352) 521-3358 or
cbates@sunrisepasco.org
Have you ever wanted to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in your
community? If so, Sunrise is the place for you. We are currently in need of dedicated
volunteers to help us in the mission to end domestic and sexual violence in our
community. Below is a list of the current volunteer opportunities and requirements
available at Sunrise.
Interested in learning more about Sunrise’s volunteer program? Want to know how you
can become involved in the mission to create a safer community? Please attend our
next Volunteer Orientation to find out how! Our Volunteer Orientations are held on the
third Tuesdays of every month from 5:30-7:30pm at our Administration office. Click here
to view the Orientation flyer.
If you would like more information on our volunteer program, or to RSVP for the next
Volunteer Orientation, please contact Christina Bates at (352) 521-3358 or
cbates@sunrisepasco.org
Description of Essential Volunteer Programs and Requirements
Solutions Thrift Store: Essential volunteer duties may include; displaying merchandise,
sorting and pricing donations, helping on the sales floor, and maintenance work.
Requires background check.
Administrative Office: Essential volunteer duties may include: labeling and mailing
newsletters, filing, copying, and help with general non-profit operations. Requires back
ground check and initial interview.
Special Projects/Events: Essential volunteer duties may include; fundraising activities,
help with domestic violence awareness month, help with sexual assault awareness
month, baking/preparing food for agency events, attendance and help at community fairs.
Requires initial interview.
Children’s Program: Essential volunteer duties may include; facilitation of educational
support groups, tutoring, mentoring, and acting as a positive role model. Opportunities
available both in the shelter and outreach children’s programs. Requires a background
screening, and initial interview. Training will be provided.
Adult Program: Essential volunteer duties may include; assisting with educational
support groups, transporting participants to appointments, answering the crisis phone
line, and providing emotional support. Requires a background screening, and initial
interview. Training will be provided.
Legal Advocacy Program: Essential volunteer duties may include; providing information
to participants on obtaining an Injunction for Protection, providing referrals to attorneys,
and providing emotional support for participants in court. Extensive training is provided.
No prior legal experience is required. Requires background screening, and initial
interview. Other opportunities include collecting and distributing 911 cell phones, and
administrative duties.
Speaker’s Bureau: Essential volunteer duties may include; providing educational
awareness programs/presentations to civic, church, community, business corporations,
and social organizations. Requires initial interview. Training will be provided.
DELTA Program: Essential volunteer duties may include; participating in the Youth
Leadership training program, assisting with domestic violence and sexual assault
prevention programs in area schools. Training will be provided. Requires background
screening and initial interview.
Community Action Team: Essential volunteer duties may include; working to address
social change issues relating to domestic and sexual violence prevention. Training will
be provided. Requires commitment to preventing and ultimately ending domestic and
sexual violence in Pasco County.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Task Force: Essential volunteer duties include:
working to develop a coordinated community response to end domestic and sexual
violence in Pasco County. Meetings are held every other month. Training is provided on a
continual basis.
One-time Volunteer Opportunities: (no background check required)
Professional Services: Opportunities exist for area professionals to volunteer their
professional services including but not limited to:
(requires initial interview, background check, and workshop approval)
Solutions Thrift Store: Essential volunteer duties may include; displaying merchandise,
sorting and pricing donations, helping on the sales floor, and maintenance work.
Requires background check.
Administrative Office: Essential volunteer duties may include: labeling and mailing
newsletters, filing, copying, and help with general non-profit operations. Requires back
ground check and initial interview.
Special Projects/Events: Essential volunteer duties may include; fundraising activities,
help with domestic violence awareness month, help with sexual assault awareness
month, baking/preparing food for agency events, attendance and help at community fairs.
Requires initial interview.
Children’s Program: Essential volunteer duties may include; facilitation of educational
support groups, tutoring, mentoring, and acting as a positive role model. Opportunities
available both in the shelter and outreach children’s programs. Requires a background
screening, and initial interview. Training will be provided.
Adult Program: Essential volunteer duties may include; assisting with educational
support groups, transporting participants to appointments, answering the crisis phone
line, and providing emotional support. Requires a background screening, and initial
interview. Training will be provided.
Legal Advocacy Program: Essential volunteer duties may include; providing information
to participants on obtaining an Injunction for Protection, providing referrals to attorneys,
and providing emotional support for participants in court. Extensive training is provided.
No prior legal experience is required. Requires background screening, and initial
interview. Other opportunities include collecting and distributing 911 cell phones, and
administrative duties.
Speaker’s Bureau: Essential volunteer duties may include; providing educational
awareness programs/presentations to civic, church, community, business corporations,
and social organizations. Requires initial interview. Training will be provided.
DELTA Program: Essential volunteer duties may include; participating in the Youth
Leadership training program, assisting with domestic violence and sexual assault
prevention programs in area schools. Training will be provided. Requires background
screening and initial interview.
Community Action Team: Essential volunteer duties may include; working to address
social change issues relating to domestic and sexual violence prevention. Training will
be provided. Requires commitment to preventing and ultimately ending domestic and
sexual violence in Pasco County.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Task Force: Essential volunteer duties include:
working to develop a coordinated community response to end domestic and sexual
violence in Pasco County. Meetings are held every other month. Training is provided on a
continual basis.
One-time Volunteer Opportunities: (no background check required)
- baking/preparing meals for agency events
- organizing a fund raiser
- assisting with yard work and maintenance
- assisting with set up and take down at community events
- distribution of flyers and informational posters
- other duties as needed
Professional Services: Opportunities exist for area professionals to volunteer their
professional services including but not limited to:
(requires initial interview, background check, and workshop approval)
- relating and providing educational workshops on topics such as
- volunteering professional services such as massage therapy, hair
| Volunteer of the Month |
| May 2008 |
Sunrise of Pasco County Inc. presents the May Volunteer of the Month,
Susan Rapp. Susan has given her time and energy by serving on the
Public Relations Committee as well as the Fatality Review Team. In addition,
Susan has helped out with many special projects including fundraising,
community awareness events, and trainings. Her willingness to go above
and beyond when it comes to her volunteer duties makes her our May
volunteer of the month!
Volunteer
| Susan Rapp |
