Volunteer
FCS has several offices and locations in Cumberland and Sagadahoc counties, all of which rely on volunteer support to run smoothly and effectively. The purpose of the volunteer program is two-fold:
- To provide services to victims and survivors of domestic abuse and their children that would not otherwise exist due to under-staffing and tight budgets.
- To keep with our philosophy and identity as a community based organization that was born out of a grassroots movement which encourages and models empowerment for women.
Because the volunteer work is unpaid, it holds special significance to the women, men, and children supported by it. Survivors of domestic abuse are strongly encouraged to be part of the volunteer program. We ask that you take at least 2 years for personal healing before considering volunteer work.
- Hotline Volunteers
Hotline volunteers carry a beeper and staff the 24 hour hotline through our answering service, primarily from 5 PM to 9 AM seven days a week. Two staff members are always on back up for support. Hotline volunteers may screen women and children through the intake process to determine if shelter is needed and bring them into our shelters. Not all calls are from victims of domestic violence needing immediate help - we also serve concerned relatives, immediate family members, friends, or anyone else affected by domestic violence.
Apply on-line.
- Shelter Volunteers
Shelter Volunteers are needed for a variety of different tasks, including staffing the hotline during the day, serving as support to the women and children using our services and shelters.
Apply on-line.
- Support Group Volunteers
After additional training, support group volunteer's co-facilitate our weekly groups with a staff facilitator. These groups are offered weekly at different times and provide confidential, free peer support services.
Apply on-line.
- Administrative Support Volunteers
Administrative Support Volunteers: Whether you excel at preparing mailings, data entry, producing art work, writing and editing, filing, or are interested in other general administrative work, we may have opportunities for you to work on short and long term projects.
Apply on-line.