Volunteers are essential to our mission. Whether you’re helping directly with clients or supporting behind the scenes, your time makes a real difference in the lives of survivors and their families. In our 18-county service area, where resources are limited and help can be far away, volunteers expand our reach and build the capacity needed to bring help, hope, and healing to rural Northwest Kansas.
We offer many meaningful and flexible ways to get involved, including: Direct Service, Indirect Service, County Ambassador, and Board Member.
Direct Service volunteers work directly with survivors and support staff by helping provide essential services that promote safety, healing, and empowerment. A few ways a direct service volunteer can help are:
- Answering the 24/7 hotline
- Providing coverage at the office and/or shelter
- Transporting clients to appointments or safe locations
- Offering childcare during Options-provided classes
- Sharing professional skills to support clients
Indirect Service volunteers support Options staff and volunteers by working behind the scenes—primarily in the office, at events, or from home. These roles help keep our programs running smoothly and our outreach strong. These volunteers might help with:
- Assisting with event planning and awareness
- Supporting fundraising efforts
- Helping with office tasks (filing, mailings, data entry)
- Providing light building or yard maintenance
- Purchasing or preparing meals
County Ambassadors serve as a local liaison between Options and their home community, helping expand awareness and support. Key duties may involve:
- Sharing flyers and awareness materials
- Hosting or staffing outreach tables
- Speaking to local groups or clubs
- Recruiting volunteers in your county
- Connecting Options staff with local events or resources
Board Members actively advocate for and represent Options across our service area, helping to guide the organization’s mission, strategy, and sustainability. Board Member responsibilities may include:
- Advancing and upholding the mission and goals of Options
- Participating in decision-making and strategic planning
- Acting as an ambassador and community representative
- Supporting fundraising efforts and organizational outreach
- Serving on one or more board committees: Fundraising, Nominating, Finance, and Executive
Ready to get started? Select the button above to access our volunteer application.
For more information about our volunteer program, contact Katie, our Volunteer Specialist, at 785-625-4202 or kaitlin@help4abuse.org.
Volunteer Calendar
Explore our volunteer events calendar to find upcoming opportunities to get involved. Registration is required for all events and can be completed through the calendar links.
