Needs From: Matagorda County United Way

Volunteer: Quarterly Newsletter Team

Assists the Volunteer Coordinator in preparing The Crisis Center Hi-Lites newsletter for distribution.  This will include folding, stuffing and sealing the  newsletters.  Duration is usually 1-2 weeks, per quarter.  You will need to complete a Volunteer application, which will require a background check. 

2 hours training will be given.

Agency: Matagorda County Women's Crisis Center

Assists the Volunteer Coordinator in preparing The Crisis Center Hi-Lites newsletter for distribution.  This will include folding, stuffing and sealing the  newsletters.  Duration is usually 1-2 weeks, per quarter.  You will need to complete a Volunteer application, which will require a background check. 

2 hours training will be given.

Agency: Matagorda County Women's Crisis Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Personal Accompaniment Volunteer

Works as a support person with clients.  Carries a cell phone for 2-week period and will be on-call at times.  Will provide transportation to/from hospital, law enforcement and shelter.  Sexual Assault Victims:  PAV will accompany victim during rape exam and provide personal advocacy and information as necessary.  Domestic Violence Victims:  PAV will provide personal advocacy as necessary and will screen victims to assure their eligibility to stay in the shelter.   Requires 40 hours of training. Volunteer Application requires background check.

Agency: Matagorda County Women's Crisis Center

Works as a support person with clients.  Carries a cell phone for 2-week period and will be on-call at times.  Will provide transportation to/from hospital, law enforcement and shelter.  Sexual Assault Victims:  PAV will accompany victim during rape exam and provide personal advocacy and information as necessary.  Domestic Violence Victims:  PAV will provide personal advocacy as necessary and will screen victims to assure their eligibility to stay in the shelter.   Requires 40 hours of training. Volunteer Application requires background check.

Agency: Matagorda County Women's Crisis Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77414

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Crisis Center Resale Shop Volunteer

Assists manger/assistant with keeping the shop clean and neat.  Hangs up clothes as directed.  Periodically removes empty hangers from racks and re-hangs clothing.  Throws away boxes and trash as needed.

Requires 4 hours of orientation.  Volunteer Application requires background check.

Agency: Matagorda County Women's Crisis Center

Assists manger/assistant with keeping the shop clean and neat.  Hangs up clothes as directed.  Periodically removes empty hangers from racks and re-hangs clothing.  Throws away boxes and trash as needed.

Requires 4 hours of orientation.  Volunteer Application requires background check.

Agency: Matagorda County Women's Crisis Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 77414

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Hotline Volunteer

Answers the hotline and is able to provide assistance as required by the caller.  Must be completely familiar with the Resource Guide and Shelter Policies and Procedures.  Shall have knowledge of dynamics of sexual assault and family violence and must be completely comfortable with handling crisis situations.  Upon completion of phone call, the volunteer must complete a 'hotline call sheet' for statistical purposes.   Requires 40 hours of training.  Volunteer Application requires background check.

Agency: Matagorda County Women's Crisis Center

Answers the hotline and is able to provide assistance as required by the caller.  Must be completely familiar with the Resource Guide and Shelter Policies and Procedures.  Shall have knowledge of dynamics of sexual assault and family violence and must be completely comfortable with handling crisis situations.  Upon completion of phone call, the volunteer must complete a 'hotline call sheet' for statistical purposes.   Requires 40 hours of training.  Volunteer Application requires background check.

Agency: Matagorda County Women's Crisis Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 77414

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Office Assistant Volunteer

Assists Office Manager as directed including but not limited to filing, typing, shredding, making copies, answering the busineses phone line and helping with The Crisis Center Hi-Lites newsletter when necessary.  Volunteer shall greet visitors and clients and direct them to the correct caseworker.  Volunteer shall assist with the maintenance of brochures including keeping display case stocked and ensuring that all brochures are properly stamped with The Crisis Center's name, address and phone number.

Requires 8 hours of training.  Volunteer Application requires background check.

Agency: Matagorda County Women's Crisis Center

Assists Office Manager as directed including but not limited to filing, typing, shredding, making copies, answering the busineses phone line and helping with The Crisis Center Hi-Lites newsletter when necessary.  Volunteer shall greet visitors and clients and direct them to the correct caseworker.  Volunteer shall assist with the maintenance of brochures including keeping display case stocked and ensuring that all brochures are properly stamped with The Crisis Center's name, address and phone number.

Requires 8 hours of training.  Volunteer Application requires background check.

Agency: Matagorda County Women's Crisis Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 77414

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Child Care Provider

Shall be available to provide childcare and/or social recreation to shelter residents during support group.  Also needed to provide childcare with Children's Advocacy Center (CAC).   Requires 8 hours of training.  Volunteer Application requires background check.

Agency: Matagorda County Women's Crisis Center

Shall be available to provide childcare and/or social recreation to shelter residents during support group.  Also needed to provide childcare with Children's Advocacy Center (CAC).   Requires 8 hours of training.  Volunteer Application requires background check.

Agency: Matagorda County Women's Crisis Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 77414

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Fundraising and Special Events

Shall provide assistance to the fundraising committee including the solicitation of donations and participation of special events as they arise.  Assists with mailing letters and flyers.  Posting flyers and other assistance as directed.

Requires 8 hours training.  Volunteer Application requires background check.

Agency: Matagorda County Women's Crisis Center

Shall provide assistance to the fundraising committee including the solicitation of donations and participation of special events as they arise.  Assists with mailing letters and flyers.  Posting flyers and other assistance as directed.

Requires 8 hours training.  Volunteer Application requires background check.

Agency: Matagorda County Women's Crisis Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 77414

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Speakers' Bureau

Available to speak on behalf of the Crisis Center to local civic organizations, churches and schools.  Shall be able to provide information pertaining to our services, shelter policies, resale shop and daily office operations.

Requires 20 hours of training.  Volunteer Application requires background check.

Agency: Matagorda County Women's Crisis Center

Available to speak on behalf of the Crisis Center to local civic organizations, churches and schools.  Shall be able to provide information pertaining to our services, shelter policies, resale shop and daily office operations.

Requires 20 hours of training.  Volunteer Application requires background check.

Agency: Matagorda County Women's Crisis Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 77414

Allow Groups: No