Volunteer or Intern
Volunteering is a great way to help a community. If you are interested in working with a non-profit that empowers individuals and families who have been affected by domestic abuse and/or sexual assault; Passages may be a great fit for you. There are many ways you can help.
Some ways to get involved:
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Provide transportation of survivors to/from appointments
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Assist with support groups (daycare for children and guest speakers)
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Assist with sexual assault/abuse and teen dating school presentations
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Provide childcare while survivors attend support groups, in and out-of-shelter meetings, and off-site appointments
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Assist in the preparation of sexual assault prevention and information materials
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Interns from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (SWTC) – assist our advocates with whatever we need (ex: transportation, paperwork, accompanying clients to court or medical appointments.)
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Helping clean and arrange our clothing and food rooms in the shelter
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Free legal advocacy from the local Free Legal Clinic and Legal Action of WI and lawyers who do pro bono work for sexual assault survivors we work with
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Setting up table displays in the community, such as the fair, and restocking information as needed
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Putting together our tear-off bathroom posters and putting them throughout our three counties
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Help with fundraising for our agency
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Helping clients to pack and move their belongings when moving from shelter or the transitional living unit.
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Crisis line and shelter staffing
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Gardening and general yard maintenance
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Maintenance
​There are many opportunities for you to get involved in. If you have a special talent or skill, contact us and see how you can help us continue to empower and improve skills of those affected by violence. To learn more call 608-647-8775 or email at director@passagesrc.org. All volunteers are required to comply to a criminal and caregiver background check.