Laura's House encourages volunteer involvement and the development of community resources to enhance our programs and build closer ties with the community. In addition to providing support to clients and their families, volunteers help increase the knowledge and understanding of domestic violence our community. We love our Laura’s House Volunteers!
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347
In 2020, Volunteers completed over 14,000 hours for Laura's House (14,279.62 total)
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5.6
These hours provided are equivalent to 5.6 full-time equivalent employees.
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$299,769
According to the Independent Sector Value, the dollar value of these hours is $299,769.
Volunteer Opportunities
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We encourage you to read Frequently Asked Questions below as we receive a high volume of inquiries.
Adults
Volunteers age 16+ can volunteer independently in a Non-Direct Service Role and a Direct Service Role. All volunteers age 18+ in both Non-Direct and Direct-Client Services Roles will be required to complete a background check. Please see below for Service Role descriptions & requirements.
Special Events / Outreach Events
Opportunities include:
- Administrative/Office Volunteer
- Special Event Volunteer
- Outreach Volunteer
- Resale Store Retail Volunteer
Resale Store
- Customer Service
- Receiving & sorting donations
- Monitor dressing rooms and go backs
- Stocking, colorizing & organizing the clothes racks
- Tagging clothes, handbags, & accessories
- Stocking & organizing home décor
- Creating visual displays
- Cleaning and organizing the sales floor
Donation Center (Aliso Viejo)
- Receiving & Sorting donations
- Ortin
- Tagging
- Hanging clothes on racks prepped to go out to our stores
- Tagging clothing items
Direct-Client Service Role
State Certified 40 - Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training required prior to applying. Opportunities based on availability. Check for current listings/roles needed. State Certified 40 – Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training* prior to applying.
Opportunities include:
- Hotline Volunteer
- House Coordinator Volunteer
- Case Management Volunteer
- Legal Advocate
- H.E.A.R.T. Volunteer
*Completion of this training does not guarantee a position, but allows a volunteer the opportunity to interview for a position when a timeslot becomes available. Each volunteer must provide a copy of their 40 Hour Domestic Violence Advocacy Training Certificate, complete a background check, and in some roles provide TB Test results.
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Youth
Volunteers between the ages 13-15 can volunteer at one of our two Resale Stores with a parent/guardian
Opportunities include:
- Event Volunteer
- Summer & Holiday Internships
- Host a Clothing Drive in your neighborhood
- Host a Wish List Drive in your neighborhood
- Ask your teacher or club to host a H.E.A.R.T. (Healthy Emotions and Attitudes in Relationships Today) Workshop. To learn more about our H.E.A.R.T. program, visit our Teen Site or contact Taylor Mockridge: tmockridge@laurashouse.org
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Group
- Host a Clothing Drive in your neighborhood
- Host a Wish List Drive in your neighborhood
- Volunteer as a Group in our Donation Center. Learn more
- Customize a Volunteer project for your group by contacting our Volunteer Coordinator to find out immediate needs of the agency
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Holiday/Special Events
- Back to School Drive
- Spirit of Empowerment
- Group Volunteer Opportunities in our Donation Center.
- Volunteer & Get Involved
- Special Events
- To sign-up for special events, Contact the Fund Development department at (949)361-3775
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Internships
- We have Internships available in several departments: Legal Advocate, Prevention and Education, Fund Development, Case Management
- In order to apply for a direct service internship, an applicant must complete the State Certified 40 – Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training prior to applying
- To learn more about current internship opportunities, contact Volunteer Coordinator
- To learn more about our MFT Practicum Internships please click here
*There is no guarantee that a role will be available upon completion of the State Certified 40 – Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training
Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the age requirements to volunteer at Laura’s House?
2. Can past Laura’s House clients volunteer?
3. Can I volunteer in a direct client service role?
4. What is the 40 Hour Domestic Violence Advocacy Training?
5. Do other agencies offer the 40 Hour Domestic Violence Advocacy Training and will you accept a certificate from another agency?
6. What types of volunteer positions are available if I complete the 40 Hour Domestic Violence Advocacy Training?
7. Would I be guaranteed a volunteer position if I complete the 40 Hour Domestic Violence Advocacy Training?
8. What is an example of the volunteer schedule for positions with direct client service?
9. What types of volunteer positions do not require the 40 Hour Domestic Violence Advocacy Training?
10. What are the requirements of the Resale Store Volunteers & Donation Center Volunteers?
11. Can I volunteer at the Resale Store and in a direct client service role?
12. What are the steps to getting started?
13. Are these the only positions available?
14. Does Laura’s House partner with Scouts to complete Eagle Scout Awards or Girl Scout Silver/Gold Awards?
15. What are examples of projects completed by scouts in the past?
16. Does Laura’s House accommodate group volunteer projects?
17. What can I do to help if I cannot volunteer in a role outlined here or in person at this time?
Laura’s House is a Certified Service Enterprise!
A Service Enterprise is an organization that fundamentally leverages volunteers and their skills across all levels of the organization to successfully deliver on its social mission.
- Less than 15% of organizations nationwide can be characterized as Service Enterprises.
- For every $1 an organization invests in effective volunteer engagement, they can expect $3-$6 in return.
- This distinction was possible because of the dedicated family of volunteers at Laura's House - thank you!