Volunteers

At Bethany House of Northern Virginia, Inc., volunteers are the backbone of our organization. We could not do what we do with out your dedication and support. Please join us in taking a stand in ending domestic violence one family at a time!

Please read through the volunteer position descriptions below to find a volunteer role that fits your interest and expertise. To find out more about each volunteer position, simply click on the program title, or contact the Volunteer Coordinator by clicking on the link or by emailing info@bhnv.org.   We are always looking for more help to keep our shelter programs a success!

                                                                 Children's Program

Volunteers are always needed to provide caring and compassionate support to the children in our shelter program. All childcare volunteers need to pass a background check and attend a volunteer orientation. Please Note: Children’s Program volunteers must be available on Thursday evenings from 7pm-9pm once a month and be able to make a six-month to one-year commitment.  

Office Assistant

Virtually every BHNV department has the need for clerical help to assist with a variety of administrative tasks, answering phones, data entry, and help with correspondence. Please Note: Office Assistant volunteers must have availability Monday-Friday between regular business hours.

Helpline Operator

Provide crisis intervention, information, and referral services to clients, agencies, and other members of the community. Make minimum of three referrals as appropriate for other shelters, legal resources, or other as indicated by caller. Helpline volunteers must have availability Monday-Friday between regular business hours.

Special Events

Volunteers assist with the planning and execution of fundraising benefits and other special events such as our Women’s Day event and Holiday Gift Drives. These volunteer opportunities are ideal for those who cannot make a regular commitment but would still like to be involved with BHNV and its clients.

Professional Services
There are many opportunities for volunteers to donate their time in their professional capacities (e.g., holding workshops or offering special resources to BHNV and our clients). Among the services needed are financial planning, graphic design, nutritional counseling, ESL instruction, medical and dental care for clients, legal, etc. Please provide us with information on the particular skill or training that you would like to contribute.

Development Committee Member BHNV encourages all interested volunteers to participate in development committee efforts. We are also seeking people with the following professional backgrounds:

•  Marketing/Public Relation
•  Sales
•  Management
•  Business
•  Fundraising
•  Information Technology

In addition, the Committee values participants who can offer:

• A compassion and desire to minister to the needs of domestic violence victims through service
• An understanding of the mission and goals of BHNV
• A willingness to learn new skills and processes
• Interest in working cooperatively with motivated professionals in a casual setting

For more information about becoming a Development Committee Member, please contact the Development Manager, Jasmin Witcher, by clicking here, or by calling the BHNV office at 703-658-9500.

All BHNV volunteers must attend a Volunteer Orientation and pass a background check before they volunteer.

Volunteer Orientation  

This is a time to see if BHNV is a good fit for you. During the orientation, you will learn more about BHNV, ways you can get involved, and what it is like to be in the shoes of a victim of domestic violence. 

The next BHNV Volunteer Orientation will be Tuesday, June 12th at 5:30pm-6:30pm at our office (6121 Lincolnia Rd., Ste. 303, Alexandria, VA 22312). Please email the volunteer coordinator to RSVP for an orientation and please bring a filled out copy of your volunteer application as well as your background check form with the ten dollar processing fee.