Volunteering

Although the reward for service is always the service itself, joining our team can bring you even more.

Know that you made a difference.
Be a positive influence in another person's life.
Give back to your community.
Develop new friendships.
Have fun!

We are grateful for your help! Sheltering Wings has many volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups who want to help victims of domestic abuse. Your gift of time and talent helps us provide needed services. With your help the ability to give hope and healing to our community is limitless.

Interested?

If you have a desire to serve those in need, Sheltering Wings is just the place for you. All volunteers go through a four hour training orientation. If you are working directly with the women and children, we require a drug screen and background check.

To register for a training or for questions, please contact us or call (317) 718-0735 x304 and ask for Amy. Or fill out our online volunteer application.

Residential Volunteers

Provide transportation for residents to medical and other appointments
Provide one-to-one mentoring to women and children
Adopt-a-Grandchild: older adults who want to make a difference in a child's life, just by being there, reading a story or going for a walk
Big Brothers/Big Sisters: teens to be a friend to a younger child
Evening & weekend hours available to help with women and children

Administrative Help

Help answer phones and doors, assist in donations
Throughout the year, help affix labels, sort letters and other mailing tasks
Run errands for the shelter
Special projects volunteers: computer skills needed

Special Events: Coordinators

Help with obtaining and coordinating sponsorships, prizes or donations
Help the day of an event--coordinate, direct attendees, serve food, staff a booth, park cars, take pictures and more!

Maintenance & Groups Workers

Change light bulbs, fix a dishwasher, paint, fix a bike and other tasks. Youth groups are great for these projects!