Teen Health Fair

Listings and descriptions of Volunteer Opportunities.

Information on how to become a volunteer.

Of Special Interest to Men

We would like to strengthen the presence of male volunteers in our program. Your example and voice are needed to help males feel that they are part of the solution. Our Prevention and Education Programs are presented in schools, churches and civic organizations. Males present in these groups need to know that these presentations are not directed against the male population but are given to help everyone gain understanding about domestic violence and sexual assault. Your participation in these presentations is a tremendous asset.

Male volunteers also serve as role models for children that are in the shelter and those whose mothers are attending the support group. Your interactions with the children offer them positive examples of male behavior and non-threatening male contact.

Youth Task Force

The Lighthouse is very proud of our Youth Task Force.

The Youth Task Force

Nearly 30% of teenagers experience it. Once it happens, it is likely to happen again. In most cases it escalates over time, spreading like a bad disease. What is it? Not smoking. Not substance abuse, for it is far worse. It isn't a choice. It is DATING VIOLENCE. Two simple words reveal a world of betrayed trust and broken promises. Ranging from physical to emotional to sexual, dating abuse is real. It affects people; it affects my friends. Whether or not an individual has experienced dating violence, statistics emphasize that at least one of her friends will.

As leader and cofounder of the Lighthouse Youth Task Force, I lead the fight against dating violence. Armed with knowledge, the group and I make pamphlets and go out to the high schools across the county. We talk to elementary schools about violence and we put up bulletin boards proclaiming "Your Rights. The task force is in the newspapers, on the televisions, and in the schools. As our motto goes, we are teens making a difference .
                                        -Youth Task Force Leader

This quarter's volunteer spotlight features the leader of our Youth Task Force members, a senior at Daphne High. She has been volunteering for the Lighthouse over the last four years. She has done many wonderful things to help us in our efforts to prevent violence against women and children. During her first year here, she cofounded one of Alabama's first task forces for teens to combat dating violence, and continues to serve as a member

One of her early accomplishments with the Youth Task Force was the creation of our Dating Violence Safety Plan brochure that is distributed in high schools throughout the county. She also started "Operation Valentine" at Daphne High-a week-long drive done in conjunction with The National Honor Society to collect items that are needed for women and children. She recently wrote and illustrated a coloring book, Color Me Happy, for the children of the Lighthouse. These will be handed out as children enter the shelter to help them adjust to changes in their lives

These are just a few of the many things that she has done to support the Lighthouse. We take this opportunity to extend a sincere THANK YOU to her for all she has done.

The Lighthouse has many volunteer opportunities

Volunteer Victim's Advocate
By offering support and information to victims of crime in domestic violence cases the Volunteer Advocate helps to reduce the anxiety, trauma, frustration, and isolation felt by victims as they are going through the court system.

Childcare Volunteer
Volunteer interacts with children living in the shelter. Volunteer may provide supervision for special activities or childcare during women's group or individual counseling sessions or when women are searching for housing or employment.

Donations Volunteer
Volunteer will sort and organize donations and supplies at the Donation shop and/or shelter.

School Program Volunteer
Volunteer works with the Children's Program Coordinator to perform programs in the school setting teaching children how to be safe in a home where there is domestic violence.

Volunteer Relief Staff
Volunteer provides back-up support to staff by answering crisis line, filing, providing assistance to staff, and other duties as assigned.

Volunteer Interpreter
If you speak a foreign language, you can volunteer this special skill as an Interpreter to help victims.

Interested in becoming a Lighthouse Volunteer?

Volunteers, with the exception of the Youth Task Force, must be 21 years of age.

Volunteers will be given a Volunteer Application to complete and scheduled for an initial interview.

Training for volunteers will be provided by The Lighthouse. Training is an opportunity for the volunteer to learn about the mission and services of The Lighthouse, the dynamics of domestic violence, and additional information relevant to your volunteer area.

Volunteers for the Sexual Assault Program should contact the Sexual Assault Specialist at 251.947.4393

Volunteers for the Victim's Advocate positions should contact the Court Advocate at 251.947.2588

All other volunteers: Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 251.947.6197

If you are unsure which area you would like to work in please contact the Volunteer Coordinator. An interview can be arranged to discuss your interests, skills, and placement possibilities.