Safe Tonight — Women’s and Children’s Shelter - Volunteer Women’s Activities Coordinator

Safe Tonight is seeking a caring, dependable, and creative volunteer to help coordinate and facilitate educational, wellness, personal development, and empowerment activities for women residing at the shelter.

Responsibilities

• • Coordinate and oversee women’s activities and workshops at Safe Tonight.
  • Assist with planning, organizing, and facilitating educational and empowerment programs.
  • Collaborate with other volunteers, staff, and community partners to support scheduled activities.
  • Encourage participation in a welcoming, respectful, and supportive environment.
  • Help prepare activity materials, supplies, and meeting spaces.
  • Maintain attendance records and communicate program needs to shelter staff.
  • Respect participants’ privacy, dignity, and personal circumstances.

Activities and Programs

Volunteer may assist with coordinating and facilitating the following activities:

1. 1. Budgeting Workshop — Financial education and practical budgeting skills.
   2. Budgeting & Nutrition: A 6-Week Empowerment Series — Financial literacy, nutrition, and personal empowerment.
   3. Computer, Internet, and Email Basics — Building essential technology and digital literacy skills.
   4. Music in Motion — Music-based wellness, movement, and creative activities.
   5. DV — Reclaim and Rise: 12-Session Course — A structured personal growth and empowerment program for survivors of domestic violence, facilitated in accordance with shelter policies and program guidelines.
   6. Resume and Job Search — Employment preparation, resume development, and job search assistance.
   7. Homelessness Prevention Programs — Connecting women with information and resources related to housing stability and homelessness prevention, including community resources such as CCRT in Pontiac, Michigan.

Qualifications

• • Caring, patient, dependable, and comfortable working with women from diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
  • Interest or experience in education, wellness, financial literacy, technology, employment preparation, or community support is helpful.
  • Able to maintain appropriate boundaries and protect participant confidentiality.
  • Program-specific qualifications or training may be required for certain activities.

Volunteer Schedule

• • Days and hours: To be determined based on program schedules and shelter needs.

Impact: Your time and dedication help women at Safe Tonight build practical skills, strengthen confidence, and access resources that support stability, independence, and personal growth.