Guide visitors in interacting with exhibits, highlight important educational topics.
Volunteers are always needed to help with a daily craft project. We provide all the supplies but welcome new ideas.
Teach visitors to make paper, share its significance in Holyoke’s history, and help run one of our most popular hands on exhibits.
Tutors will provide academic support for students working to receive their HiSET (GED) in the YWCA Youth Build Program. Tutors should be skilled and knowledgeable in either or all subjects in math, science, writing and social studies.
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault (DVSA) certification training is required and is provided by the YWCA. Additional training also required. Volunteer tasks include required paperwork and observation shifts. Training is an additional 20-80 hours. Volunteer responsibilities include properly completing hotline logs of all calls, providing emotional support to victims, survivors, and significant others; assessing risk, safety planning,…
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault (DVSA) certification training is required and is provided by the YWCA. Volunteer tasks include responding to area emergency rooms for support, advocacy, and safety planning for survivors of sexual assault. Volunteers much have a working cell phone, as this is how communication is possible to YWCA hotline and supervisors. Volunteers must make…
No certification needed. Volunteer tasks include distribution of hotline cards and flyers to public places, (medical centers, doctor’s offices, schools, etc.). Volunteer time commitment is flexible. Documentation responsibilities include contact list/addresses of locations and drop offs. Volunteer supervision requirements are minimal.
Assist in the Gift Shop and Ticket Booth. Office work with memberships, mailings, Adopt An Animal, and other projects.
Help with Animal Care
If you can swing a hammer or wield a paint brush, we have projects galore! We have roofing, steps, siding, trim, demolition, indoors or out, something for everyone. We even have projects you could take home!