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Phone: 703-658-3555
E-mail: hotline@bhnv.org

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Volunteer Opportunity Description Days/Month/Year
Crisis Telephone Counselor Receive Hotline calls and initially screen clients for Bethany House Shelter Program. Make referrals and/ or set appointment for intake 8-10  hours a week
Individual Life Skills Coach One-on-one mentor program for one woman client in BHNV shelter program on parenting, housekeeping, self-esteem, nutrition etc. Once a week for eight weeks. Schedule determined between client and coach.
Children’s Life Skills Coach One-on-one mentor program for one child in BHNV shelter program on self-esteem, nutrition etc.

Tuesday Nights once or Twice a month. 1 ½ hours per night.

Volunteer Legal Advocates Accompany client to Court hearings, custody, family, Protective Orders, divorce and immigration.  Educate clients on court processes. Liaison between lawyer and client if needed. 8- 10 hours weekly.
Transportation Provide clients without cars transportation to important  appointments including seeking daycare, job interviews, doctor appointments and legal appointments 8 hours a week.
Tutors Tutor child or adult on a weekly basis on ESL, Math, Reading etc. 2 hours a week.
*Requirements for Volunteer Positions: Submit BHNV volunteer application, resume, background check and Church reference. Orientation and Training will be provided for position.

 

 

 

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