HELP has a variety of volunteer needs. By giving your time and talents, you are making a difference in our community and assisting us in our mission’s efforts. Checking an item below does not obligate you and you will receive training, if needed.

Please print and return to: HELP of Door County, Inc., 219 Green Bay Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-2835

_____ Mail Crew: Fold, assemble, label, stamp, seal, and sort large bulk mailings (5-6 times/year – days and evenings)

_____ Office Helper: Occasional copying projects, getting ready for conferences and training events, etc.

_____ Personal Care Bag Attendee: Sort donations and assemble Personal Care Bags – Distribute Bags to walk-ins during weekly

scheduled business day hours

_____ Recycling Transporter: Individual(s) to pick up recycling from the HELP office and take to the recycling center (2/month)

_____ Visitation & Exchange Support: Assists in the exchange of children for their visit with parents who live separately

(2-10 hours/week in Northern Door or Sturgeon Bay)

_____ General Handyperson: Maintenance and repair, paint, furniture assembling, picture hanging, furniture transportation, etc.

_____ Children’s Group Helper: Part of a team that works with children who are living with and witnessing abuse in their homes.

_____ Childcare Provider: Assisting parents by providing childcare during events and/or at the office

_____ Public Awareness: Overseeing the HELP display booth at resource/health fairs and other community events.

_____ Material Distribution: Drop off brochures, posters/flyers, and HELPline information to businesses/organizations in Door County

_____ Fundraising Event Support: Assist with tasks prior to the event, at the event itself and with any post event details.

_____ Art Fairs: Assist with set-up and checking in artists – 4^th of July week in Jacksonport and Harvest Festival (Sept) in Sturgeon Bay

_____ Court Watch Advocate: Monitor court reports for proceedings involving domestic abuse and forward information to HELP staff

for calls to victims. (primarily Monday mornings)

_____ Grant Research/Writing: Search the Internet for possible grant opportunities

_____ Listening Session Host: Host a gathering for friends and neighbors at your home or work or with an organization you are

involved with – Staff present HELP’s mission, goals and activities to help create community awareness and education of the

HELP’s intense domestic abuse programs involving prevention and intervention services.

Is there any other way you would like to volunteer to HELP? Any special needs?

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*Once you complete this form, return to HELP at the address below. HELP’s Volunteer Coordinator will then contact you for a Volunteer Orientation. You must complete an orientation prior to any volunteer service.

I, ___________________________________________________, acknowledge that every HELP client is made aware of her or his right to confidentiality. I realize the importance of upholding their confidentiality and know that safety of HELP’s clients is a priority. I have full responsibility not to divulge any information regarding clients or their whereabouts, either directly or indirectly.

I understand that I will not divulge any information received about clients upon termination of my volunteer service commitment.

In signing this statement, I further realize the serious nature regarding the importance of maintaining confidentiality and that my violation of confidentiality will result in termination of my responsibilities. I further realize that such a violation could result in legal action by a client.

The mission of HELP of Door County, Inc. is to eliminate domestic abuse through prevention and intervention services and to advocate for social change.