To become a sponsor, donate an item or provide other support, please contact Melanie Rose, Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator melanie@dvs-snoco.org  or 425.259.2827 x 1024

Volunteer Opportunities

To get started, fill out the Volunteer Application Form here.

We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the year, both direct and non-direct, depending on your interests and availability.

Volunteer roles vary based on current organizational needs. Some positions are ongoing and structured, while others are seasonal, project-based, or scheduled in specific shifts. Volunteers receive email notices when opportunities become available and may sign up based on their interests and availability. Scheduling, preparation, and other requirements vary by assignment and are included when each opportunity is announced.

2027 Volunteer Foundations Training

Some positions, including reception and all direct-service roles, require completion of DVS’s 20-Hour Volunteer Foundations Training, which is held each spring and fall.

Spring 2027: March 2–25, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Registration closes February 26 at 9:00 p.m.

Register for Spring 2027 Volunteer Foundations Training

Fall 2027: Dates to be announced.

Monthly Volunteer Orientation

In-person Volunteer Orientation is held from 5:30–7:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, except during months when we host an auction or Volunteer Foundations Training.

View available dates and register for Volunteer Orientation

Indirect-service volunteer opportunities may include:

  • Providing reception coverage and office support
  • Preparing mailings and completing administrative or Development projects
  • Organizing donated items, office supplies, resource rooms, and shared spaces
  • Helping with facility, maintenance, grounds, and organization projects
  • Representing DVS at community resource fairs and supporting awareness campaigns
  • Assisting with the Chocolate & Wine Lovers’ Gala, Purse & Handbag Auction, and other fundraising events
  • Preparing Holiday House through gift sorting, stocking, organizing, setup, and cleanup
  • Helping with seasonal projects and other needs as they arise

Direct-service volunteer opportunities may include:

  • Volunteering in the Support Line Call Center
  • Providing Court Support
  • Assisting with Legal Support Line Screening
  • Supporting youth programs at the shelter
  • Helping with children’s activities through Housing services
  • Assisting with support groups
  • Supporting survivor classes, program activities, and monthly events
  • Providing Holiday House shopping support for clients, residents, and children

If you have something in mind that is not included in the opportunities listed above, please feel free to share it with me so I can keep an eye out for opportunities that connect with your interests and the ways you would most like to contribute.

We look forward to partnering in service with you.

For additional information and/or to sign up for the training, please contact Melanie Rose at melanie@dvs-snoco.org or 425-259-2827 x 1024. All volunteers must complete a volunteer application, please do so before starting the volunteer training.