Volunteer With Us!
Domestic Violence and Self-Sufficiency Services
Compass Center for Women and Families serves more than 7,500 clients each year and relies on volunteer support. We offer a variety of short- and long-term opportunities to become involved with our programs, services, and operations.
If you would like to learn more about volunteering at Compass Center, you can view our post on Why Volunteering at Compass Center Might Be Right for You. To join us as a volunteer, please review the positions below and then complete a Compass Center Volunteer Application. Staff will get back to you with training information.
You can view current internships here. If you have any questions about volunteering or interning at Compass Center, please email the Client Services and Volunteer Manager.
You can view current volunteer positions here, as well as our year-round ongoing opportunities below:
Support Group Facilitators
Data Entry Volunteers
Child Care Provider
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Completion of a 2-hour training -
Previous experience with children -
Commitment to 2-3 shifts per month for at least nine months
Children's Coping Skills Group Facilitator
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Complete volunteer application here - https://compassctr.org/get-involved/volunteer-application/ -
Pass background check -
Some experience with children -
18 or older -
Attend Volunteer Training (3-4 evenings) -
Time commitment is 1 weekday evening a week for 7 weeks with 1 planning meeting each week -
Comfort in working with all people regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Domestic Violence Crisis Volunteers
Support Group Facilitators
Data Entry Volunteers
Child Care Provider
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Completion of a 2-hour training -
Previous experience with children -
Commitment to 2-3 shifts per month for at least nine months
Children's Coping Skills Group Facilitator
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Complete volunteer application here - https://compassctr.org/get-involved/volunteer-application/ -
Pass background check -
Some experience with children -
18 or older -
Attend Volunteer Training (3-4 evenings) -
Time commitment is 1 weekday evening a week for 7 weeks with 1 planning meeting each week -
Comfort in working with all people regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Committee Member
Career Counselor
Provide one-on-one assistance to help clients develop job search skills, build resumes and cover letters, interview skills and explore career options. Requirments for this position include:
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Commitment of two career appoitments per month for at least 6 months -
Relevant career advising experience
Information & Referral Volunteer
The Information & Referral Volunteer’s (IRV) primary responsibility is to act as a first contact to individuals who call or walk into Compass Center. IRVs offer information and referral advice and provide a welcoming and helpful atmosphere while helping clients access Compass Center’s programs and services. IRVs assess client needs to determine whether those needs can be met through one of Compass Center’s programs. If not, volunteers refer clients to the appropriate services in the community. Information & Referral Volunteers are also asked to assist staff members with various in-house administrative tasks, as well as tabling at community events and fairs. Requirments for this position include:
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Completion of an 18+ training of two months and 6 hours of shadowing -
Commitment of 3 hours a week for 6 to 9 months of two semesters
Program Attorney
Answer 15-minute phone calls from clients with questions about a variety of legal issues, primarily in the area of family law. Phone calls are fielded from your office or home, so no travel is required. Requirments for this position include:
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Actively licensed by the N.C. Bar Association.
Financial Counseler
Special Events Comittee Member