VOLUNTEERING
Mutual Ground welcomes the valuable contribution of volunteers. They are an integral part of Mutual Ground, helping us meet our mission of providing services for victims of domestic and sexual violence, and assisting them as much as we can. We are grateful for the time and effort volunteers dedicate to making our community a safer place to live.
Women, men, teens (eighteen and older) from every ethnic background, race, lifestyle and religion can volunteer. All volunteers are asked to agree to a one year commitment, with a minimum of two days a month.
Applicants working directly with victims are required to complete the 60+ hour volunteer training, offered several times a year. There is a small fee for the training.
To sign up for the next training, download the application: Volunteer Application 12
Current Volunteer Opportunities
- Providing Support for Victims at Hospital ER’s: So that victims and their children are not alone, volunteers are called to area hospitals emergency rooms to offer support and options and provide information about Mutual Ground.
- Working our Front Desk: It takes a lot of courage to pick up the phone and make that call asking for help. Often the hot-line is the first time the victim has ever reached out to Mutual Ground. Volunteers would answer phones and greet visitors.
- Shelter Help: Helping with assorted tasks around the shelter
- Youth Programs: Assisting with childcare in the shelter, and with various children/teen programs
- Admin help: Assisting with projects as needed.
- Fundraising help: Assisting with Fundraising Events: Walk for Hope and Blossoms of Hope Gala.
In addition, we welcome groups/comapanies wishing to do a project or a day of caring, scouts that want to complete their final service project.
For more information, please contact Erin Pufunt, Volunteer Coordinator, at 630-897-0084, or by filling out the contact form below:
About Mutual Ground
Mutual Ground Inc. was founded in 1975, providing services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families. Mutual Ground is one of the largest and oldest domestic violence shelters in the state. All services are victim-centered and focus on advocacy that empowers each individual to make her/his own decisions. All services are offered free of charge.
