Volunteer

Volunteers play an integral role in Empowerhouse’s mission to advocate and provide services to victims of domestic violence. We offer the following volunteer opportunities:

  • Hotline
  • Public Relations
  • Court Advocate
  • Support Groups
  • Babysitting
  • Group Maintenance (clerical)
  • Major Mailings
  • Fundraising/ Special Events
  • Fresh Start Program (for men and women)
  • Shelter and Transitional Housing

The Empowerhouse Volunteer Training is required to work directly with survivors. It is 40+ hours and is given three times per year (January/February; May/June & September/October). To apply to attend an Empowerhouse Volunteer Training session, please read the letter below and complete all the application paperwork below. The application, the 2 completed references and other required forms and/or questions can be emailed to office@empowerhouseva.org. If you are unable to complete the forms electronically, you may optionally print them, complete by hand and submit via scan to office@empowerhouseva.org or send via US Mail to PO Box 1007, Fredericksburg, VA 22402. You may also bring them to our outreach office at 150 Olde Greenwich Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22408.

Empowerhouse
P.O. Box 1007
Fredericksburg, VA 22402
 
Email: office@empowerhouseva.org