Center for Hope and Safety
24-Hour Crisis Line
503-399-7722
Intercesoras bilingües (ingles/español) están disponibles las 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana en nuestra línea de crisis.

Volunteer

Volunteers are at the heart of the Center for Hope & Safety. They are an integral part of our agency by allowing us to provide 24-hour services to survivors. Interested in making a real difference for our community? With individual and group volunteer opportunities, there are plenty of ways to help.

Join our Monthly Volunteer Orientation

Every 2nd Wednesday of each month, join CHS virtually or in-person for 30-minutes to learn all the ways you can support our mission as a volunteer. Click the link below to sign up for our next Volunteer Orientation.

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION SIGN UP

Volunteer Opportunities

Become a Certified Advocate


In order to offer direct service as a volunteer for CHS, you must complete certified advocate training. CHS hosts 3 training cycles a year - Fall, Winter, and Spring. This training is available to interested volunteers, interns, community partners, and the public. Register below!

Register for Certified Advocate Training

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Internships


Doing an internship is a great way to invest in your future. CHS’ internships are unique in that you are given the opportunity to work directly with survivors just like our staff and volunteer advocates. All interns must complete our advocate training before they can start their internship. 

Support Volunteering


Support volunteers help our program with important duties like helping in our donation center, HOPE Builder Boutique, tasks at shelter, and special projects. If you’re interested in giving back in other ways besides advocacy, becoming a support volunteer may be right for you! Training is hosted every 3rd Wednesday at 11am.

Register for Support Volunteer Training

Group Volunteering


Volunteering as a group can be perfect for your club, organization, group or workplace looking to get involved in the community. If you’re interested in setting up a time for your group, complete the inquiry form below. 

Group Inquiry

 
  • I am thankful for the opportunity to learn from each of you... It was a masterclass in unconditional positive regard. Thank you for this wonderful experience.
    Certified Advocate Volunteer
  • Supporting survivors while their resilience, hope and courage is so inspiring. I am grateful to be part of the CHS community

    Kim, Current Volunteer