Golden House Volunteer Opportunities
The Golden House Volunteer Program offers a variety of volunteer opportunities at different levels of commitment for those interested in helping free families from violence. Volunteers participate in almost all aspects of providing service at Golden House, which is an affiliated member of the Volunteer Center of Brown County.
As a nonprofit organization, we rely heavily on the community's generosity and support.
We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year for special events. Please click the link below to see how you can volunteer your team for one of these events.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
Regular Volunteer Opportunities Include: (please see bottom of page for next Volunteer and Helpline Trainings)
Helpline Volunteer
Time Commitment: One Year, once a week, 3 hours per week
Duties: Respond to callers on Golden House's Helpline, provide support to Golden House staff, interact with residents in shelter, and provide support to victims of abuse following domestic violence arrests.
Requirements: Volunteer Training, followed by Helpline Training; Must Be 18 Years of Age or Older
Contact: Amy Helgren at: amyh@goldenhousegb.org
Children's Support Group Volunteer
Time Commitment: 6 Months, once a week, 2 hours per week
Duties: Work with and/or watch children every Tuesday night from 6:30 –8 p.m. or every Monday night from 6:30-8 p.m.
Requirements: Children’s Training; Must Be 16 Years of Age or Older (Unless with parent)
Contact: Dina Borremans at: dina@goldenhousegb.org or Amy Helgren at: amyh@goldenhousegb.org
(Dina works Part Time, and will be available Tuesday’s after 1:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday mid-morning to afternoon.)
Regular Children’s Volunteer
Time Commitment: 6 Months, once a week, 2-3 hours per week
Duties: Provide stability through support groups, field trips, child-care, and play activities.
Requirements: Children’s Training; Must Be 18 Years of Age or Older
Contact: Dina Borremans at: dina@goldenhousegb.org or Amy Helgren at: amyh@goldenhousegb.org
(Dina works Part Time, and will be available Tuesday’s after 1:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday mid-morning to afternoon.)
Children’s Volunteer
Time Commitment: Flexible
Duties: Allowing mothers at shelter time to themselves while entertaining their children
Requirements: Children’s Training; Must Be 16 Years Old (Unless with parent)
Contact: Dina Borremans at: dina@goldenhousegb.org or Amy Helgren at: amyh@goldenhousegb.org
(Dina works Part Time, and will be available Tuesday’s after 1:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday mid-morning to afternoon.)
Support Volunteer
Time Commitment: As Needed
Duties: Assist with bulk mailings, copying, and clerical work. This is a vital part of our organization.
Requirements: None
Contact: Amy Helgren at: amyh@goldenhousegb.org
Fundraising Committee Volunteer
Time Commitment: One Year
Duties: To assist in planning either: July’s Freedom (Motorcycle) Ride or November’s Golden Harvest Ball
Requirements: Monthly Meeting Attendance; Attendance at the Event
Contact: Amy Helgren at: amyh@goldenhousegb.org
Community Education Volunteer
Time Commitment: As Needed
Duties: Participate in our Speaker's Bureau and distribute valuable information to the area served by the Golden House (school speakings, etc.)
Requirements: None
Contact: Stacy Lewis at: stacy@goldenhousegb.org
Group/Family Volunteers
Time Commitment: Flexible
Duties: Activities chosen by you and your group/family to interact with residents, their children, and staff; Groups/Families may also choose to work together organizing our food pantry & donation room, as well as doing outdoor projects
Requirements: Ages 5 and Up
Contact: Amy Helgren at: amyh@goldenhousegb.org
Miscellaneous Volunteer
Time Commitment: As Needed
Duties: Assist in organizing food pantry & donation room, shovel the sidewalk, help in the garden, etc.
Requirements: None
Contact: Amy Helgren at: amyh@goldenhouse.gb
Volunteer Hours
If you must volunteer for class or credit, please check with your teacher/professor to see which of the above qualifies as "service learning."
If you must volunteer for School Community Service, you are required to keep track of your own hours; a staff member will sign your sheet each time you volunteer.
If you must volunteer for Court Community Service, we accept most, but not all, volunteers. You will not able to volunteer if your background indicates recent domestic violence, battery, resisting arrest, or other serious crimes. Please contact Amy Helgren for more information at: amyh@goldenhousegb.org
If you would like to volunteer, please fill out an application and email it to Amy at: amyh@goldenhousegb.org
NEXT Volunteer Training Will Take Place: Tuesday, December 9th in the Golden House Conference Room 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
NEXT Help Line Training Will Take Place: Wednesday, December 10th in the Golden House Conference Room 5:15 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Please contact Amy at (920) 435-0100 or amyh@goldenhousegb.org for more information.
Visit the Brown County Volunteer Center site for other volunteer opportunities in the community.