Volunteer and Internship Opportunites
YWCA South Hampton Roads has been on the front lines of the biggest issues of the day for over 100 years, with our focus on eliminating racism and empowering women. As the largest domestic violence service provider in South Hampton Roads, we offer diverse volunteer, intern, and outreach opportunities within the community promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
The YWCA offers four levels of volunteer involvement.
- Level 1 - Untrained Volunteers
- Level 2 - Trained Volunteers
- Level 3 - Trained Internship Participants
- Level 4 - Upper-Level Volunteers
Level 1 – Untrained Volunteers:
Untrained volunteers with the YWCA of South Hampton Roads are not required to go through specialized training prior to service and will not have client interaction.
Shelter Meal Program-
Maintenance and Grounds Beautification for Groups-for Individuals-
Maintenance and Grounds Beautification-
Special Events Volunteer-
For questions or if you wish to be added to the mailing list for special event volunteer information, please contact the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator at volunteer@ywca-shr.org or call 757-625-4248.
Level 2 – Trained Volunteers:
After an initial interview, volunteers will attend our 6-hour Onboarding Training as well as our 24.5-hour Advanced Training series prior to service. Trained Volunteers are subject to background checks and have direct client interaction.
Administrative Advocate Volunteers-
Crisis Hotline Volunteers-
Program Guidelines
On-Call Crisis Volunteers-
Program Guidelines
Outreach Ambassadors-
Shelter Volunteers-
VOICES Survivor Advocacy Committee-
For questions, please contact the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator at volunteer@ywca-shr.org or call 757-625-4248.
Level 3 – Trained Internship Participants:
The YWCA of South Hampton Roads offers internships to undergraduate and graduate students. Interns are subject to background checks and have direct client interaction. If you are interested in pursuing practicum or internship opportunities, please apply at least two months in advance of the semester start-date, as our programs are highly competitive and fill quickly.
Administrative Advocate Interns-
Program Guidelines
Crisis Hotline Interns-
Shelter and Housing Interns-
Victim Advocate Interns-
Graduate Counseling Interns-
For questions, please contact the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator at volunteer@ywca-shr.org or call 757-625-4248.
Level 4 – Upper-Level Volunteers:
Upper-level volunteers are selected on a case by case basis and training requirements vary by placement.
- Board Members
- Special Committees and Taskforce Members
For questions, please contact the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator at volunteer@ywca-shr.org or call 757-625-4248.