Volunteers: The Heart of Freedom House

Volunteers are an essential part of Freedom House’s mission to provide compassionate, confidential, and free services to survivors and to share awareness and prevention education in our community. Our volunteers gain first-hand experience assisting clients in times of crisis, supporting clients after traumatic events, and/or a variety of other duties. They learn about domestic and sexual violence while working with people from diverse cultures, demographics, and socio-economic backgrounds. Most importantly, by educating the public and helping clients find safety, our volunteers proactively prevent domestic and sexual violence in our service area.

Volunteer Roles

Make emergency medical out-calls
Transport clients
Participate in awareness events
Answer hotline calls
Assist shelter clients
Provide child care

The Process

To apply, please complete the online application here,

Or mail a completed application and opportunities form to:

Freedom House

ATTN: Volunteer Coordinator, Trainer

440 Elm Pl

Princeton, IL 61356

Or email the forms (as MSWord or PDF attachments) to: banders@freedomhouseillinois.com.

Call (815) 872-0087 with any questions.

After the application is received, there will be an in-person interview at Freedom House.

Volunteers must complete:

A 20-hour online domestic violence course
A 10-hour online sexual violence study
A one-hour online DCFS mandated reporter training
Thirty hours of in-person training (attendance is required for every class period). Training curriculum includes:
- Domestic and sexual violence dynamics
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Medical and legal advocacy
- Listening skills
- Privilege and oppression
- Special populations

Information & Required Forms

Volunteer Job Descriptions

Medical On-Call Volunteer Advocate

Position:Medical On-Call Volunteer Advocate

Program:Domestic & Sexual Violence

Reports to:Volunteer Coordinator

FLSA Status:Volunteer

Revised:01/20/2020

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Crisis Hotline/Front Desk Volunteer

Position:Crisis Hotline/Front Desk Volunteer