Get involved.
Join Sunrise in efforts to end domestic and sexual violence in Pasco County through volunteering. We depend on dedicated volunteers to help us in the mission to end domestic and sexual violence in our community.
Sunrise programs offer both individual and group volunteer opportunities—some on a regularly scheduled basis, as well as special projects when the need arises. Volunteers assist in clerical support, staffing community events, working with survivors in our shelter, court and advocacy programs, and assisting in sessions of our children’s outreach program.
If you would like to get involved please email your application and resume to volunteer@sunrisepasco.org
Each role makes an impact on the life of a survivor.
General Volunteers
Group Volunteers
Individual Volunteer Programs and Requirements
Please be aware that to volunteer with survivors and/or their children requires more intensive training and background checks. Please review the requirements below and find an opportunity that is right for you.
Volunteer duties may include displaying merchandise,
sorting, and pricing donations, helping on the sales floor,
and maintenance work.
Requires local background check.
Volunteer duties may include labeling and mailing newsletters, filing, copying, and help with general non-profit operations.
Requires local background check and initial interview.
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.
High school students can earn community service hours by participating in the Youth Community Action Team (YCAT). YCAT members work to create a safer community; they meet each Wednesday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Sunrise Administrative Building.
For more information, contact our prevention team at info@sunrisepasco.org.
Opportunities are available both in the shelter and outreach children’s programs. Volunteer duties can include facilitating educational support groups, tutoring, mentoring, and acting as a positive role model for children. Volunteers also answer the crisis phone line, help participants in the shelter, and provide emotional support. Volunteers in Legal Advocacy may help obtain an Injunction for Protection (IFP) and provide referrals to attorneys, as well as emotional support for participants in court.
No act of KINDNESS, no matter how small, is ever WASTED."
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All Direct Service Volunteers requires initial interview, local background check and may require fingerprinting depending on the amount of hours being volunteered. Direct Service Training is required and is provided 3-4 times a year. For the Legal Advocacy roles, no prior legal experience is required, but extensive training is provided and required.
Get involved.
Join Sunrise in efforts to end domestic and sexual violence in Pasco County through volunteering. We depend on dedicated volunteers to help us in the mission to end domestic and sexual violence in our community.
Sunrise programs offer both individual and group volunteer opportunities—some on a regularly scheduled basis, as well as special projects when the need arises. Volunteers or Interns assist in clerical support, staffing community events, working with survivors in our shelter, court and advocacy programs, and assisting in sessions of our children’s outreach program.
If you would like to get involved please email your application and resume to volunteer@sunrisepasco.org
Each role makes an impact on the life of a survivor.
General Volunteers
Interns
Group Volunteers
One-time Volunteer Opportunities
(no background check required)
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baking/preparing meals for agency events
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organizing a fund raiser
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assisting with yard work and maintenance
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assisting with set up and take down at community events
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distribution of fliers and informational posters