Opportunities From: Volunteer Missoula

The Pathways Program assists individuals impacted by intimate partner violence, stalking, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Pathways advocates work with survivors to plan for their safety, access needed services and resources, and provide crisis counseling. Pathways shelter creates a stable, communal living environment for survivors and their families to heal from trauma. Pathways program also includes services for sexual assault survivors. At its very core, Pathways aims to listen, believe and support survivors.

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YWCA GUTS! (girls using their strengths)

City, State:

Missoula, Montana

Description:

A leadership program of YWCA Missoula, GUTS! is a unique, community-based leadership and empowerment program designed by and for young women, ages 9 to 18. Action Group Facilitators lead weekly after-school and lunchtime Action Groups made up of girls, non-binary, and gender diverse youth from Missoula’s elementary, middle and high schools.

For questions or to apply contact Jess Monis, GUTS! Program Coordinator, at guts@ywcaofmissoula.org.

Classification:

Human Services

Qualifications:

A facilitator must also: 1. Make a commitment to volunteer for a whole semester, preferably a whole year. 2. Participate in four hours of training. 3. Attend each scheduled weekly Action Group (usually 3:30pm-5pm or lunch hour.) 4. Attend 1-2 volunteer meetings per semester. 5. Be on time to all scheduled groups, meetings, and community adventures. 6. Come well prepared with activities, points of discussion, materials, GUTS! curriculum, etc. 7. Create a supportive, respectful, open, comfortable, and fun learning environment. 8. Keep in good communication with co-facilitator, GUTS! staff, and school coordinator.

Category:

Volunteer

Compensation:

Hourly Wage: $0.00

Hours/Week:

Min: 2    Max: 10

Semester(s) of Work:

Spring 
Summer 
Fall 

Looking to be a positive role model and create a safe space for kids to be themselves? YWCA Missoula Youth Service's is looking for volunteers for several of our youth programs. Conduct therapeutic activities, play games and be a listening ear for the youth that reside in our shelter as well as in the community.

Tuesday: 6:00-7:45pm

Monday: 4:00-6:00pm

Thursday: 4:00-6:00pm

YWCA Missoula is seeking Pet Advocates for survivors of domestic violence and homeless families. Pet advocates foster pets for up to 60 days (with possible extension) while their owners reside at The Meadowlark. The Humane Society of Western Montana(HSWM) provides food and vaccinations as needed. YWCA Missoula partners with HSWM to provide a 2-hour comprehensive training for Pet Advocate volunteers.

This service is crucial to the community as many survivors and families will not leave dangerous situations without their pets. Pet Advocacy allows survivors and unhoused families peace of mind while seeking the services they need to find healing and sustainable living situations.