New volunteer applications are currently being accepted for the upcoming volunteer training cycle. YWCA Clark County volunteers are partners in our mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We are able to provide vital and life changing services because of our compassionate and dedicated volunteers.

The programs of YWCA Clark County offer opportunities for volunteers to support survivors of abuse, neglect, and oppression. Opportunities include providing advocacy and support to survivors of sexual assault, representing the best interests of abused and neglected children in the court system, and supporting the safety and healing of families experiencing domestic violence.

YWCA is interested in expanding the number of volunteers with the Court Appointed Special Advocate program and the Sexual Assault Program. In addition to providing comprehensive training, YWCA offers a chance to make a positive impact during a difficult time in someone's life.

Speaking about the impact of volunteer support, Sexual Assault Program director Laurie Schacht says "Sexual Assault Program volunteers make change happen one-on-one with their compassionate advocacy, in community with events, art-based and peer support groups, and statewide by lobbying with legislators. Volunteers are critical to this work! We've heard so many times, 'I'm just so thankful that my advocate was there. I didn't have to go through that alone.' We are deeply grateful for the volunteer advocates with this program."

Training for new volunteers will begin on April 12, 2018. To learn how to become a volunteer visit ywcaclarkcounty.org/volunteer. Application and pre-training interview are required.

Nichole Peppers, Director of Volunteer Development can be reached at 360-906-9112 or npeppers@ywcaclarkcounty.org.