Interested in Volunteering?

Below you will find descriptions of some of our current
volunteer opportunities.

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete THIS FORM to express interest.

A member of our team will follow up with you to discuss your interests and our volunteer needs.

Become a Helpline, Front Desk, or Shelter Volunteer

About this role

HelpLine, Front Desk, and Shelter volunteers provide emotional support, safety planning, and referrals by phone or in person to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

HelpLine and Front Desk volunteers complete a comprehensive 20-hour training and ongoing continuing education. HelpLine and Front Desk Volunteers sign up for in person business hour (Front Desk) or week day evening/overnight and weekend shifts (HelpLine) that work with their schedule.

Shelter Volunteers are needed to support evening/overnight and weekend in person coverage at our 24-hour emergency shelter. Shelter volunteers complete a comprehensive 20-hour training and ongoing continuing education.

Interested in learning more?

Please submit your interest HERE!

Become a Thrift SHOP Volunteer

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Volunteers are vital to the success of the Second Bloom of Chatham Thrift Shop - in fact, the shop is powered exclusively by volunteers!

Sales clerks greet customers and help them complete purchases, while donation sorters help us organize, price, and display donated thrift items. Shifts are generally 2-4 hours.

All thrift shop volunteers receive a 25% discount on purchases during volunteer time!

Interested in learning more?

Please submit this FORM to express your interest, and one of our shop volunteers will get in touch with you!

become an intern

Please submit your interest in becoming an intern with Second Bloom of Chatham HERE!

We are able to support BSW, MSW, and other college program internship placements on a case by case basis. Limited spots are available for the 2024-2025 school year!

Become a Board Member

About this role

“Board members are the fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission.” ~ National Council of Non-Profits

As a board member for Second Bloom, you will work as a team member to ensure that the organization is fulfilling the purpose and mission it has set out to accomplish.

Activities may include, but are not limited to:

Attending monthly Board of Directors meetings

Participating in committees (Outreach and Communications, Strategic Planning, etc.)

Representing SBC at events held in the community