SASA Crisis Center

REASONS TO GET INVOLVED:

• It feels good. There is a sense of pride and satisfaction that comes from helping others by volunteering. When you decide to devote your time and effort to an organization you feel strongly about, the feeling of fulfillment can be endless.
• It strengthens your community. Organizations and agencies that use volunteers are providing important services at low or no cost to those who need them. When a community is doing well as a whole, its individuals are better off too.
• It can strengthen your family. Volunteerism is a great way for families to have fun and feel closer. Many families don't feel they have extra time to donate after fulfilling work commitments as well as juggling the families’ schedule. If that is the case, rethink some of your free time that your family spends together. You could select just one or two projects a year and make them a family tradition. Children love the sense of responsibility of helping others and it shows them how to make a difference in the lives of others.
• Who can volunteer? SASA needs caring and compassionate people with a desire to make a difference. Call Bev at (402) 463-5810 for more information!

CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNTIES

Position Title: Office Volunteer

Commitment Time: long term; as needed 

Areas of Involvement: Providing support to staff and clients, by acting as a receptionist at the front desk

Qualifications:

• Ability to represent SASA in a professional manner
• Knowledge and acceptance of SASA policies and procedures
• Good communication skills
• Good typing skills
• The ability to interact well with a variety of people
• Well informed on the issues of domestic violence, sexual assault and confidentiality

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keep appropriate records regarding hours worked
• Maintain a safe, confidential environment
• Assist in answering pones, light filing, and photocopying
• Greeting people at the door
• Directing phone calls to appropriate
• Other duties as requested by the Director

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Position Title: Shelter Volunteer

Commitment Time: long term; two days a week 

Areas of Involvement: Provide support and guidance to clients in shelter without judgment. Help relieve the work load experienced by the Shelter Manager.

Qualifications:

• Ability to represent SASA in a professional manner
• Knowledge and acceptance of SASA policies and procedures
• Willingness to respect confidentiality
  
• Ability to work with and without direction
• Sensitivity to the problems of battered women and children
• Ability to interact with a variety of people
• Ability to listen, be patient, warm, caring and compassionate

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keep appropriate records regarding hours worked
• Contribute to a safe and supportive environment
• Provide ongoing assistance to the shelter residents
• Provide emotional support to clients and children in shelter
• Effectively communicate concerns and issues to the Shelter Manager
• Plan activities that are adult or child centered as the need arises.
• Other duties as requested by the Director

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Position Title: Donation Room Volunteer  

Commitment Time: short term; one or two days per week

Areas of Involvement: Assist with organizing the donation room

Qualifications:

• Ability to represent SASA in a professional manner
• Knowledge and acceptance of SASA policies and procedures
• Willingness to respect confidentiality
  
• Ability to lift and move materials as necessary
• Must be organized and able to pay attention to detail

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keep appropriate records regarding hours worked
• Maintain a safe, confidential environment
• Assist with the unpacking of donations received
• Assist with sorting through donations and storage in appropriate areas
• Provide kind and courteous customer service
• Other duties as requested by the Director

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Position Title: General Maintenance

Commitment Time: short term; as needed

Areas of Involvement: Ensure that the shelter remains in working order. Help relieve the work load experienced by the Shelter Manager

Qualifications:

• Ability to represent SASA in a professional manner
• Knowledge and acceptance of SASA policies and procedures
• Willingness to respect confidentiality
  
• Ability to lift and move materials as necessary
• Ability to work with and without direction
• General knowledge and experience of maintenance
• SASA welcomes any professional volunteers

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keep appropriate records regarding hours worked
• Contribute to a safe, confidential environment
• Assist in making repairs as needed
• Inspection of proper working order of SASA facilities
• Effectively communicate concerns and issues to the Shelter Manager
• Other duties as requested by the Assistant Director

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Position Title: Grounds Maintenance

Commitment Time: long term; as needed

Areas of Involvement: Ensure that the shelter grounds are kept neat. Help relieve the work load experienced by the Shelter Manager

Qualifications:

• Ability to represent SASA in a professional manner
• Knowledge and acceptance of SASA policies and procedures
• Willingness to respect confidentiality
  
• Ability to lift and move materials as necessary
• Ability to work with and without direction
• Ability to use small engine machinery
• General knowledge of grounds keeping

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keep appropriate records regarding hours worked
• Contribute to a safe, confidential environment
• Pick up outside grounds
• Mow, trim, prune, and maintain a clutter free yard
• Snow removal from driveway and sidewalk; ice control
• Effectively communicate concerns and issues to the Shelter Manager
• Other duties as requested by the Director

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Position Title: Housekeeping

Commitment Time: long term; one to two days per week

Areas of Involvement: Ensure that the overall safety and cleanliness of the SASA office

Qualifications:

• Ability to represent SASA in a professional manner
• Knowledge and acceptance of SASA policies and procedures
• Ability to work with cleaning supplies and instruments
• General housekeeping knowledge
• Physically able to handle various tasks
• Willingness to work around others and respect confidentiality
• Ability to understand and follow instructions

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keep appropriate records regarding hours worked
• Maintain a safe, confidential environment
• General maintenance of appearance in public and work areas
• Maintain staff offices, bathrooms and kitchen areas
• Sort materials and straighten book shelves
• Other duties as requested by the Director

Position Title: Child Advocate

Commitment Time: short term; as needed

Areas of Involvement: Ensure the safety and well-being of the children entrusted into the care of SASA; as mothers receive SASA services

Qualifications:

• Ability to represent SASA in a professional manner
• Knowledge and acceptance of SASA policies and procedures
• Willingness to respect confidentiality
  
• Capable of providing child(ren) supervision
• Valid Nebraska driver's license
• Appropriate and valid insurance for the vehicle

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keep appropriate records regarding hours worked
• Maintain a safe, confidential environment
• Assist with mothers in caring for their children at the shelter
• Watch over children while their mothers attend various appointment; either at the shelter or another location
• Provide emotional support to the child(ren)
• Assess and discuss any concerns about the child with the mother
• Other duties as requested by the Director

Position Title: Fundraising/Special Events

Commitment Time: varies per event

Qualifications:

• Ability to represent SASA in a professional manner
• Knowledge and acceptance of SASA policies and procedures
• Willingness to respect confidentiality
  
• Must be organized and able to pay attention to detail

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keep appropriate records regarding hours worked
• Maintain a safe, confidential environment
• Assist with event planning and implementation
• Assist with event preparation
• Other duties as requested by the Assistant Director

Special Events Include:

• Mardi Gras Benefit (February)
• Service Area Give-Away (every few months)
• Fair Set-up (as required)
• Newsletter (quarterly)
• Wish List Drives
• Any other events held throughout the year

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For more information on Volunteer Opportunites please call: 402-463-5810 and ask for Bev.