become a volunteer

Becoming a volunteer for Family Services, Inc., provides much needed services to others, helps keep our costs down, and is self-rewarding. We hold numerous training sessions throughout the year to accommodate your schedule. For more information about any of the volunteer opportunities listed below, feel free to request an application or call us at (336) 723-4338.

Routine Volunteer Opportunities

The following volunteer jobs require a routine, or regular commitment:

Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Crisis Lines
Provides face-to-face and/or phone support to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Reassurance
Make scheduled calls to older adults in need of reassurance and support.

Safety Checks
Contact the partners of men who are in the Time-Out Abusers' Treatment Program. Assess the partner's safety and changes that have been made since his/her partner began attending Time-Out.

Court Advocacy
Provide support, information and referrals to women in court who are victims of domestic violence.

Project/Office Assistance
Help maintain important files and data entry on client referrals. Assist with a variety of on-going or one-time projects. Projects may be completed by individuals or groups.

Foreign Language Translation*
Translate written materials, serve as an "on-call" translator, or teach conversational Spanish to staff.

Publications Development/Distribution*
Help keep supplies of Family Services' publications stocked at assigned locations throughout the Winston-Salem area.

Taste of the Town*

*Does not require a 1 year commitment. Asked to volunteer when needs arise.