• We request that former Alexandra House program participants wait one year (from the last date of receiving services) before applying to volunteer in direct service and 6 months for non-direct. After this waiting period, the Volunteer Services Coordinator will meet with the volunteer candidate about possible placement into our Volunteer Program.
• Alexandra House staff’s family members are not eligible for ongoing volunteer opportunities. These individuals can, however, volunteer for special events, projects, or group volunteer opportunities.
• Direct service volunteers must fully complete the state-mandated sexual and domestic violence trainings and become certified.

We currently have many volunteer positions available. We have positions open in kitchen and facilities, childcare, shelter advocate, and on-call hospital advocate. Plus one-time opportunities such as preparing meals, sorting donations, or activities with the youth in the shelter.

For direct-service positions, you must be 18 years of age or older. For group activities, including weekend cooking, you need to be at least 15 years of age. Those who are under age 18 must always be supervised by an adult.

Yes, male volunteers are accepted into all volunteer positions.

No, we don't. 

We do have opportunities for groups of individuals to get involved with Alexandra House. Opportunities include preparing and serving a meal, children’s activities, cleaning and organizing, sorting donations, and more.

While our on-site opportunities for groups are somewhat limited due to space and supervision requirements, we can usually find meaningful ways for groups to make a significant impact.

Group sizes can vary depending on the project, but we can typically accommodate groups of 3-8 people. Check with the Volunteer Services Coordinator for possibilities.

Some of our volunteer activities can be scheduled during weekday or evening hours, but we are unable to accommodate weekend requests for short-term volunteers. Preparing and serving a meal is a perfect group opportunity that can easily be done on weekdays during lunch or dinner shifts. 

To maintain the safety and security of our participants, staff, and volunteers, a criminal background check is required for all long-term Alexandra House volunteers.

For short-term or one-time volunteer projects, individuals will be supervised by staff and must complete a short-term volunteer agreement.

Safety and security are top priorities at Alexandra House’s Emergency Shelter! We have security cameras, an extensive alarm system, secured entrances, as well as fully trained staff.

We do have limited internship positions available, however, they are not paid. For more information on positions, requirements, and deadlines for applying, please visit our Intern page.

The first thing to do is to fill out a volunteer application. You will then receive details related to your interest area(s) and next steps. All long-term volunteers must undergo a background check, complete a volunteer agreement, and complete any other necessary forms. Direct-service volunteer positions require individuals to complete our 50-hour volunteer training to become certified (see our individal volutneer opportunities grid for more details). All positions have an orientation prior to starting.

That really depends upon the position. It can take a few weeks if it is a non-direct services position or up to six months if you need to attend our 50-hour volunteer training.