Volunteering at the WRC
Volunteers are essential to the work we do to protect, shelter, and empower people impacted by domestic and sexual violence.
Volunteers do a variety of tasks, including preparing meals for shelter guests, answering phones, helping with special events and projects, and providing childcare. To learn more about current and upcoming opportunities please fill out the form at the bottom of the page.
WRC Volunteer Training
Because of the sensitive nature of our programs, our volunteers are asked to complete a certification training program that will provide crucial information and important perspectives on domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as teach you how to assist our advocates with crisis management, survivor support, and social awareness and education.
Combining lectures and videos with hands-on learning, discussion, and activities, these multi-day trainings educate volunteers on the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence, our mission and services, and how to best support our clients utilizing our empowerment model. All of our trainings are 15 hours spread over multiple days. Participants must attend every day of their selected training to receive credit for the training.
WRC Volunteer Training Sessions:
- 4 Day Wednesday Evening Training: January 22nd, January 29th, February 5th, and February 12th 6pm-9pm
- This training will also have 3 hours of homework to be completed between sessions.
If you are interested in signing up for the training or being notified of upcoming trainings, please register using the link below.
Thank you very much for partnering with the WRC to protect, shelter and empower people impacted by domestic and sexual violence!
The Volunteer Coordinator can be reached at 231-941-1210
*This project is supported by DVCSV-WG awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions of recommendations expressed in this product are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.