Volunteer with WAVE
“There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” – Margaret J. Wheatley
​Volunteers fulfill such an important role in achieving WAVE's mission to support and provide advocacy for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and promote relationships without abuse in the greater Petersburg community.
Every task, no matter how small, supports the work that we do and strengthens the services we provide
to sexual assault and domestic violence survivors in our community.
The role of a volunteer at WAVE can look quite different depending on what you wish to get out of your
volunteer experience.
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If you are interested in exploring volunteer service at WAVE, please complete the interest form below.
Current Volunteer Needs
WAVE currently has a need for volunteers to support with tasks like organizing materials, filing, and painting. If you are interested in spending a couple of hours helping us out, please complete the interest form below.​
Ongoing Volunteer Needs
​​Agency Support Specialist*: Answer the phone, organize office supplies, assist with social media efforts, and assist in creating resources for the agency. This volunteer position requires a 40-hour online training provided by our agency. The schedule is flexible.
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Helpline Advocate*: Provide crisis intervention, information, referrals, and support to victims of violence over the phone. This volunteer position includes a 40-hour online training provided by our agency. WAVE will also provide continuing education and ongoing support.
Event Volunteers: Fundraising and event planning are all examples of ways individuals or groups can volunteer together. Whether you are a church group, scout troop, an interested community member or a group of friends, we can always find a way to put you to work!
Special Skill Instructor: Utilize a special skill (art, music, yoga, cooking, etc) to provide education and support to survivors. The Special Skill Events will be co-facilitated by a staff member of WAVE. We encourage creativity and fun with this position.
*Fingerprint Background Check Required
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If you are interested in exploring volunteer service at WAVE, please complete the interest form below.