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Recovery Begins with Relationship

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Columbus, OH
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    July 13, 2026
    End Date:
    December 31, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Attend 2 trainings including a trauma training, then meet weekly for about one hour with a small volunteer team and one woman in recovery. Because trust takes time, volunteers typically serve for several months, often up to one year.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    25
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Housing & Homelessness, Mental Health, Women
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    No special experience needed! We provide training and ongoing support. We're looking for compassionate, dependable people who believe in the power of friendship, encouragement, and walking alongside women in recovery.

    Description

    Recovery Begins with Relationship

    Recovery Begins with Relationship

    What if the most important thing a woman in recovery needed wasn't another program—but a friend?

    At OpenDoor Women's Recovery Alliance, we believe lasting recovery happens through belonging. Women recovering from addiction, trauma, exploitaton and reentry following incarceration are paired with a team of trained volunteers who simply show up each week to walk alongside them as they rebuild their lives.

    You don't need to be a counselor or have all the answers. You simply need compassion, consistency, and a willingness to build a genuine relationship.

    As an OpenDoor volunteer, you'll become part of a small support team that meets weekly with one woman for about an hour. Together, you'll celebrate victories, navigate challenges, connect her to community resources, and remind her she doesn't have to face recovery alone.

    If you've been looking for a meaningful way to make a lasting impact in your community, we'd love to meet you.

    Because healing begins with friendship.

    Location

    On-site
    Columbus, OH, USA
    Directions

    OpenDoor has no central office. Volunteers meet women where support is needed—at coffee shops, libraries, community spaces, or other safe public locations throughout Central Ohio. Some meetings may also be held virtually.

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