Volunteers are an integral part of the DVCC mission, and their contributions to agency programs and services are invaluable. DVCC offers multiple opportunities for volunteer involvement within the following two categories: direct service volunteering and indirect service volunteering. Your generous contribution of time, energy, and creativity is needed and appreciated.
Direct Service Volunteers
Direct service volunteers work directly with clients through our victim services. Possible tasks include working in our safe houses and legal accompaniment. Direct service volunteers are required to complete a 20-hour domestic violence certification training to become a Certified Domestic Violence Advocate before working with clients. This training may be provided by DVCC (no date scheduled yet for 2026) or through a partner organization, such as the CCADV.
Indirect Service Volunteers
Indirect service volunteers help with a wide variety of projects and initiatives, including fundraising events, front desk/administrative support in the Stamford and Norwalk offices, donation and food rescue transporter, education and outreach, and dinner donations for the safe house families.
Currently, DVCC has openings for indirect volunteer positions only. Our current volunteer needs include:
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Donation and food rescue transporters
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Administrative / front desk volunteers (Stamford and Norwalk offices)
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Meal donations for Safe House families
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Organizing donation drives for essential items
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with DVCC. For additional information, to learn more about available opportunities, or to request a volunteer application, please contact Lorraine Collins, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, at [email protected]. Lorraine will be happy to answer any questions and provide additional details about our volunteer program.