Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services

Volunteers

Volunteer support provides the backbone of all DASAS activities. Like most non-profits, DASAS relies heavily on the creativity, energy and commitment of volunteers to help provide resources, offer important services to our clients and guide the organization's strategic vision.

If you are interested in offering your time and talents to serve the survivors that turn to us for help each year, the following information outlines what opportunities are available at DASAS.

For further information on all the volunteer opportunities noted here contact our Volunteer Coordinator Rita Reed at 269-279-5122

Board of Directors
Domestic And Sexual Abuse Services board members are elected to serve terms of 3 years and are charged with the governance and oversight of the organization. Potential members are selected by the DASAS Nominating Committee, a group of community leaders, for consideration by the current Board of Directors. Potential board members are identified based on a proven commitment to DASAS mission and their ability to support the organization as it works to meet that mission.

Childcare
DASAS provides supervision on-site for children whose parent is utilizing our programs.

Volunteer Advocates
Volunteer Advocates provide support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and/or their family members through DASAS' Emergency Response Program by meeting survivors at hospital emergency departments, or police station, or other safe place. A 30-hour specialized training is provided each quarter for those interested. Volunteers are on-call one week per month, are good listeners, and have reliable personal transportation. We ask for a one-year commitment from our Volunteer Advocates. Many of our volunteers have been with the program for several years.