Opportunity:St. Jude House-Day of Caring Project
Date:09/18/2026 - 09/19/2026
Agency:St. Jude House
Details TBD!
Opportunity:Yardwork Volunteer
Date:09/18/2026 - 09/19/2026
Agency:St. Jude House
· Assist with light yard work such as sweeping, raking, or picking up litter.
· Water plants and help care for flowers or small garden areas.
· Maintain outdoor seating or play areas.
· Notify staff of any safety or maintenance concerns.
· Work respectfully and follow all safety and confidentiality guidelines.
Qualifications:
· Enjoys working outdoors.
· Comfortable working in a trauma-informed environment.
· Comfortable maintaining client confidentiality and safety.
Commitment: About 1-4 hours per week, weekend or as scheduled. Flexible.
Opportunity:Childcare Volunteer
Date:06/01/2026 04:15 PM -
Agency:St. Jude House
Opportunity:Client Services Assistant
Date:03/02/2026 -
Agency:St. Jude House
Client Services Volunteers support survivors of domestic violence by helping staff provide a welcoming, compassionate, and organized environment. Volunteers assist with client intake, the crisis line, provide basic advocacy and support, and help ensure clients have access to needed resources and supplies.
Key Responsibilities:
• Greet and assist clients in a trauma-informed and respectful manner.
• Support staff with client intake, orientation, and service coordination.
• Provide crisis support or referrals under staff supervision.
• Help clients access basic needs such as food, clothing, and hygiene items.
• Assist with maintaining client areas (organizing supplies, restocking, light cleaning).
• Participate in ongoing training related to trauma-informed care and domestic violence awareness.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all agency policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
• Compassionate, nonjudgmental, and able to maintain professional boundaries.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and survivor-centered values.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Completion of required volunteer orientation and DV training.
• Minimum age: [18+].
Commitment: At least four hours per week at a minimum of three months.
Opportunity:Donations Team
Date:03/02/2026 -
Agency:St. Jude House
The Donations Team works as a whole to organize, sort, wash and distribute needed clothing to our survivors and non-residential clients.
Key Responsibilities:
· Receive, sort, and organize incoming donations (clothing, toiletries, household goods, etc.)
· Ensure donated items are clean, safe, and appropriate
· Restock shelter storage areas and donation closets as needed
· Assist with seasonal drives and community donation events
· Maintain a respectful, trauma-informed approach when interacting with staff, clients, and community members
Qualifications:
· Reliable, organized, and able to work independently or in a team
· Comfortable with light physical activity and sorting tasks
· Sensitive to issues of confidentiality and survivor safety
Schedule: Weekdays in the daytime or afternoon, and weekends.
Opportunity:Meal Makers
Date:03/02/2026 -
Agency:St. Jude House
Kitchen Volunteers help create a welcoming and nourishing environment for survivors and their families by assisting with meal preparation, serving, and kitchen organization. Their support ensures that clients have access to healthy meals in a clean, respectful, and safe setting.
Key Responsibilities:
· Assist with preparing, cooking, and serving meals for residents.
· Help with food storage, organization, and inventory rotation.
· Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and dining areas.
· Wash dishes and ensure all utensils, appliances, and surfaces are properly cleaned.
· Follow food safety guidelines and shelter policies.
· Interact with residents and staff in a respectful, trauma-informed manner.
· Notify staff of any food supply needs or safety concerns.
Qualifications:
· Friendly, dependable, and respectful of confidentiality.
· Ability to follow directions and maintain kitchen safety standards.
· Comfortable working in a team environment.
· Must complete required orientation and training.
· Food handling certification (if required by local regulations) preferred but not necessary.
Commitment: About 3-6 hours per week, Tuesday and Thursdays at 4pm.
Opportunity:Outreach Volunteer
Date:03/02/2026 -
Agency:St. Jude House
The outreach volunteer helps the Development Department with spreading awareness, educating communities, and help to set up, organize and take down events. Our outreach volunteers make it possible to connect people experiencing domestic violence to our services and keep them safe.
Key Responsibilities:
· Represent the shelter at community events, resource fairs, and educational presentations.
· Share information about the shelter’s services, programs, and crisis resources.
· Help raise awareness about domestic violence, healthy relationships, and safety planning.
· Distribute outreach materials (brochures, flyers, resource guides) in the community.
· Assist staff with coordinating and preparing for outreach events and campaigns.
· Build positive relationships with community partners, organizations, and the public.
· Maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy and safety of survivors.
Qualifications:
· Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
· Ability to maintain composure in sensitive or high-stress situations.
· Commitment to trauma-informed, survivor-centered care.
Schedule:
The volunteer coordinator will send a schedule of monthly events.
Opportunity:Neighbor Support Driver
Date:03/03/2025 -
Agency:St. Jude House
Assist Adult Direct Client Services Department by providing transportation of clients to various appointments throughout the county as needed.
Responsibilities:
Transportation for clients, to and from various appointments; such as, court and medical appointments, social service agencies (food stamp office, unemployment office, etc.), and other errands as indicated by Adult Direct Client Services Staff.
Requirements:
- -Completion of Volunteer Orientation/Training.
- -Valid driver’s license with State of Indiana.
- -History of a good driving record.
Commitment:
Upon request and/or as needed.
