Volunteer
Volunteer Services supports all of our agency’s programs,
and offers internships and special project volunteer opportunities.
Interact treats its volunteers as professionals, to help the organization
remain successful and efficient in carrying out its mission. Without
the volunteers’ help, Interact would not be able to meet the
demands for services.
Each volunteer who wishes to help Interact by having direct contact
with clients must undergo 32 hours of core training in domestic
violence, rape/sexual assault, legal topics, client diversity, and
crisis counseling provided that the volunteer/intern application
has been submitted and approved. Those persons wishing to volunteer
his/her services and time with special projects, fundraising efforts,
event planning, product drives, or administrative duties should
contact Interact’s Development Department at
resourcedev@interactofwake.org.
Download a Volunteer/Intern Application
Download a Special Project Volunteer Application
What can I do as a volunteer at Interact?
There are many different things you can do as an Interact volunteer
depending upon your interests and upon your schedule. Some volunteers
work directly with the individuals who use our services and some
volunteers work in a more administrative role. Listed below are
descriptions of the different volunteer opportunities available
at Interact:
On-site counselor
Provide on-site telephone and office crisis counseling to victims
and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Requirement:
1 four-hour shift per week during weekday or evening hours. Overnight
Counselor:
Provide telephone crisis counseling to victims and survivors of
domestic violence and sexual assault. Requirement: 2 overnight
or weekend shifts per month.
Hospital
Responder
Provide hospital advocacy to survivors of sexual assault at S.A.F.E
Center at Wake Med. or other area hospitals. Requirement: 2-4
overnight or weekend shifts per month.
Court
Advocate
Provide practical information and emotional support to victims
and survivors of domestic violence in civil and criminal court.
Requirement: 1 four-hour shift per week.
Children’s
Group Facilitator
Co-facilitate support/educational group for children affected
by domestic violence following established curriculum. Requirement:
2 eight-week groups per year.
Adult
Group Facilitator
Co-facilitate support group for victims and survivors of domestic
violence, sexual assault, and incest following established curriculum.
Six months of direct client experience at Interact is necessary
before becoming a group facilitator. Requirement: 2 eight-week
groups per year.
Adult
Advocate
Assist shelter staff in providing services to residents of 18-bed
transitional, residential facility. Duties may include providing
shelter coverage and emotional support, transporting residents
to meetings, organizing donations, and helping staff with special
house projects. Requirement: 6-8 hours per month.
Child
Advocate
Provide support to children of various age groups living at the
shelter by modeling positive behavior and maintaining non-violent
forms of discipline, participate in weekly support group for children,
and assist with other scheduled activities. Requirement: 6-8 hours
per month.
Administrative
Assistant
Assist staff with daily administrative tasks including filing,
data entry, answering phones, preparing mailings, etc. Requirement:
Must be available during regular business hours; Hours flexible.
Special
Project Volunteer
Participate in agency special events and projects, such as fundraisers,
and assist staff as needed. Requirement: Hours flexible.
Youth
Presenter
Make presentations to 3-12 school classes about anger, conflict
resolution, sexual harassment, dating violence, and date rape.
Requirements: Must be available during normal school hours.
Speakers’ Bureau Adult Presenter
Make presentations to community groups about the agency, domestic
violence, and sexual assault. Also staff agency displays as needed.
Requirement: 12 presentations and/or displays per year.
Victim Advocate
Provide on-site telephone and office crisis counseling to victims and
survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault at Southern Wake Outreach
Center in Fuquay-Varina, NC. Requirement: 12 presentations and/or
displays per year.
Cashier
Handle all money for sales at Interact's Pass It On Thrift Store in
Fuquay-Varina, NC. Requirement: 4-hour shifts during weekdays, evening or
Saturday hours.
Sorter
Sort and place items for sale in the Pass It On Thrift Store. Requirement:
1 or 2 4-hour shifts per week during weekday hours.
Internships
Internships are available to undergraduate and graduate students
in a variety of disciplines: psychology, social work, counseling,
communications, etc. Students have the opportunity to become involved
in all areas of the agency depending upon their interests, academic
requirements, and availability. Each intern will receive comprehensive
training, regular supervision from a qualified staff person, and
on-going support. Interact is a wonderful setting for students to
grow personally and professionally! Students interested in completing
an internship at Interact should call Interact and speak to the
Volunteer Coordinator for more information, or download application
and mail it to the given address below.
For more information, please e-mail our administrative offices at
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