Free, confidential services for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault in southwest Wisconsin.

Volunteer/Internship Opportunities

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 of the ways you could help are:

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• Provide transportation of survivors to/from appointments.

• Assist with support groups (daycare for children and guest speakers).

• Assist with sexual assault/abuse and teen dating school presentations.

• Provide childcare while survivors attend support groups, in and out-of-shelter meetings, and off-site appointments. 

• Assist in the preparation of sexual assault prevention and information materials. 

• Interns from UW-Richland and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (SWTC) – assist our advocates with whatever we need (ex: transportation, paperwork, accompanying clients to court or medical appointments.)

• Helping clean and arrange our clothing and food rooms in the shelter. 

• 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. 

• Setting up table displays in the community, such as the fair, and restocking information as needed. 

• Putting together our tear-off bathroom posters and putting them throughout our three counties. 

• Help with fundraising for our agency.

• Helping clients to pack and move their belongings when moving from shelter or the transitional living unit.  

• Crisis line and shelter staffing.

• Gardening and general yard maintenance.

• Maintenance

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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.

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