Volunteer Project Catalog

Safe+Sound Somerset

Join the Community Action Team (CAT), Be a Voice for Change in Somerset County What is the Community Action Team? The Community Action Team (CAT) is a passionate, volunteer-led group that supports Safe+Sound Somerset’s mission to end domestic violence and sexual assault. As a CAT member, you’ll help raise awareness, educate the public, and build a stronger, safer community through outreach, advocacy, and action. Why Join? As a CAT member, you’ll serve as a Safe+Sound Somerset Ambassador, connecting with individuals, organizations, and events across Somerset County. You’ll help spread knowledge, support survivors, and inspire meaningful change. Your Impact Will Include: - Representing Safe+Sound Somerset at community events like health fairs, cultural festivals, and awareness campaigns Assisting with event planning, setup, and outreach - Helping develop and test a new Community Building Toolkit - Supporting data collection to improve outreach and prevention efforts - Promoting safe, inclusive spaces and gender equity - Strengthening community connections and belonging Our Goal: To create a community where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to live free from violence. Together, we’ll raise awareness, prevent harm, and amplify survivor voices. Who Should Join? We’re looking for compassionate, committed individuals who believe in equity, safety, and community. Whether you're a student, professional, retiree, or community leader—your voice matters. Be Part of the Movement. Join a network of changemakers working to build a future where all individuals and families can thrive in their most authentic lives—free from violence.

Safe+Sound Somerset

CSVA /NFSSRT Responsibilities: DIRECT SERVICE 1. When scheduled, and activation occurs, respond to victims of sexual assault at local in county hospital. 2. Provide confidential trauma informed emotionalsupport to victims. 3. Provide individualized safety planning and agency information. 4. Provide information about legal options. 5. Advocate for the victim at the hospital DOCUMETATION: 1. Complete Activation forms- Accompaniment Form, Survey 2. Email activation formsto Response Team Manager, via encrypted email Shred original copies within 24 hours of activation. OTHER 1. Must have the ability to arrive to hospital within 1 hour. 2. Attend monthly volunteer meetings; dates/time determined by program leads. 3. Attend ongoing training sessions. 4. Contact Team Leader/Response Team Manager after each activation. REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEERING 1. Background Check: Must have satisfactory result prior to volunteering. 2. Completion of mandatory 60-hour training in Domestic and Sexual Violence, prior to Volunteering. 3. Additional Individualized training and attending an emergency room tour with program supervisor and FNE Nurse Coordinator of Somerset County, prior to signing up for shifts. 4. Valid driver’s license or state ID 5. Reliable transportation 6. Ability to uphold client confidentiality. 7. Time Commitment: One year commitment required. Volunteers must be. able to provide on-call availability for a minimum two (2) shifts per month, shifts are as follows: 1) Day shifts 7:00 am-6:00 pm 2) Overnight shifts 6:00 pm-7:00 am 3 ) Shift selection is at volunteers’ discretion. 4) Must be comfortable driving at nighttime. 5) Must arrive at the hospital within 1 hour. Commitment to Equity: Safe + Sound Somerset strongly values diversity for the benefit of our team, our work and our collective movement to end violence. Safe + Sound Somerset is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applicants from racially or ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities, individuals with disabilities, and survivors to apply. Organizational Commitment I understand the above CSVA/NFSSRT, volunteer description. Furthermore, I commit to uphold the trauma informed Vision, Mission, Core Values, (NASW) Code of Ethics, Statement of Confidentiality and Anti-Racism Commitment of Safe + Sound Somerset in all interactions with clients, staff, volunteers, partners and community members.

Safe+Sound Somerset

Safe + Sound Somerset gives additional support to our clients and their families with gift cards to purchase necessary items that they may be struggling to provide as they beginning lives in our safe house or their own new home. Besides providing necessities like clothing, hygiene and household items, and food, gift cards also empower survivors with the autonomy to make their own decisions about these items. For many of these survivors, it is the first time they have access to “money,” and helps them with learning to budget and manage household finances. Individual, businesses and community groups can help by organizing a Gift Card Drive with your friends, co-workers and others. During these challenging times, during which survivors and families have been especially strained, organizing a Gift Card Drive will provide survivors with a brighter future. We are collecting gift cards for Amazon, Walmart, Target and ShopRite, as well as Visa Gift Cards. Our preferred amount is $25, but any amount is greatly appreciated! If you purchase electronic gift cards: please send them to kcantwell@safe-sound.org If you purchase physical gift cards: please mail them to: Safe+Sound Somerset ATTN: Kristin Cantwell PO Box 835 Somerville, NJ 08876 -or- email kcantwell@safe-sound.org to arrange a drop-off. Thank you in advance for helping the clients of Safe+Sound Somerset. Because of your generosity, survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children can look forward to a brighter future!

Safe+Sound Somerset

Office Assistants provide general front office coverage in our main administrative building and assist with special administrative projects. Volunteers in this role will: - provide front office coverage, - organize & maintain files, - respond to general inquiries, - maintain a clean working space, and - perform other tasks as assigned. This opportunity has partial remote eligibility with a flexible schedule, and training support provided. Sign up for this project today to learn more about becoming an Office Assistant for Safe+Sound Somerset! REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEERING 1. Background Check: Satisfactory result required upon volunteering and every 3 years 2. Completion of mandatory 60-hour training in Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault. 3. Valid driver’s license 4. Ability to uphold client confidentiality 5. Reference Check

Safe+Sound Somerset

Purpose: • To provide general front office coverage and assist with special administrative projects. • To provide childcare and assist with special programming for children of Safe+Sound Somerset clients. Key Responsibilities: • Provide front office coverage and maintain a clean working space. • Organize and maintain files, respond to general inquiries. • Provide childcare while parent/guardian is in counseling; assist children with homework/school projects. • Ensure the safety of children while engaging in play activities. • Perform other tasks as assigned. Location: Safe+Sound Somerset main administrative building, outreach office, Safe House, Transitional Facilities. Supervision: Reports to children’s case manager or counselor. Qualifications: • Experience working with children, ability to initiate creative activities and communicate clearly with children. • Valid driver’s license and ability to uphold client confidentiality. Requirements for Volunteering: 1. Completed Volunteer Application, including two references. 2. Signed policies agreement and liability waiver. 3. Satisfactory background check result upon volunteering and every 3 years. 4. Motor Vehicle Report Release. 5. Completion of mandatory 60-hour training in Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault. 6. Additional interview/completion of childcare training. Sign up for this project today to learn more about becoming an Office Assistant and Children’s Program Assistant for Safe+Sound Somerset!