Volunteer Center
Serve the women who have served everyone else
Your time and presence create safe spaces where women can heal, restore, and rise. Twelve defined roles with clear duties, time commitments, and requirements — so you know exactly what you are signing up for.
Volunteer Roles
Event Support
Direct ServiceSetup, greeting, registration, and breakdown at workshops, circles, retreats, and community events.
Skills: Warmth, reliability, physical ability to help with setup.
Time: 4–6 hours per event, 2–4 events per year
Background check: Recommended
Training: Event orientation (1 hour)
Circle Hospitality
Direct ServiceCreate a warm environment for Rebuild Circle participants. Prepare materials, arrange the space, provide light refreshments.
Skills: Hospitality, discretion, warmth. Trauma-informed presence.
Time: 2–3 hours per circle session
Background check: Required
Training: Circle orientation + trauma-informed hospitality (3 hours)
Participant Welcome
Direct ServiceWelcome program participants, assist with check-in, provide orientation materials, answer initial questions.
Skills: Warm, organized, comfortable with new people. Non-judgmental presence.
Time: 3–4 hours per program session
Background check: Required
Training: Program orientation + boundaries training (2 hours)
Childcare Support
Direct ServiceProvide safe, nurturing childcare during programming so mothers can participate fully.
Skills: Childcare experience, patience, energy. Background check mandatory.
Time: 2–4 hours per session, during programming
Background check: Required
Training: Child safety training + orientation (2 hours)
Administrative Support
OperationsData entry, filing, correspondence, scheduling, and behind-the-scenes operations.
Skills: Organized, detail-oriented, comfortable with basic office tools.
Time: 2–4 hours per week, flexible
Background check: Recommended
Training: Office orientation (1 hour)
Communications
OperationsSocial media support, newsletter drafting, flyer design, storytelling, and community communications.
Skills: Writing, social media, design, or photography experience.
Time: 2–6 hours per week, flexible
Background check: Not required
Training: Brand voice and messaging orientation (1 hour)
Program Operations
OperationsMaterials preparation, supply management, logistics coordination, program documentation.
Skills: Organized, resourceful, comfortable coordinating details.
Time: 3–5 hours per week
Background check: Recommended
Training: Program operations orientation (2 hours)
Community Outreach
CommunityRepresent the Institute for Women's Rebuilding at community events, partner gatherings, church presentations, and tabling opportunities.
Skills: Public speaking, relationship-building, knowledge of the Triangle community.
Time: 2–4 hours per event
Background check: Not required
Training: Ambassador training (2 hours)
Church Liaison
CommunityBuild relationships with Triangle-area churches. Coordinate information-sharing, volunteer recruitment, and participant referrals.
Skills: Church network, pastoral relationships, comfortable bridging faith and service.
Time: 2–3 hours per week
Background check: Recommended
Training: Liaison orientation + program overview (2 hours)
Professional Skills
OperationsOffer specialized skills: legal review (pro bono), accounting, marketing strategy, graphic design, IT, grant writing.
Skills: Professional certification or demonstrated expertise in the skill area.
Time: Project-based, as available
Background check: Not required
Training: Mission orientation (1 hour)
Fundraising Support
CommunitySupport donor cultivation, thank-you correspondence, event-based fundraising, and campaign outreach.
Skills: Relationship-building, gratitude, comfort with fundraising tools and processes.
Time: 2–4 hours per week during campaigns
Background check: Not required
Training: Fundraising orientation + donor stewardship (2 hours)
Mentor Support
Direct ServiceSupport the Mentor Network supervisor with scheduling, check-in tracking, materials, and mentor communication.
Skills: Organized, discreet, comfortable with scheduling tools.
Time: 2–3 hours per week
Background check: Required
Training: Mentor support orientation + confidentiality training (2 hours)
Onboarding Path
Complete the volunteer interest form
Attend a 30-minute virtual or in-person welcome session
Review the Volunteer Handbook and Code of Conduct
Complete role-specific training
Complete background check (if required for your role)
Receive your first assignment and connect with your supervisor
Volunteer Lifecycle
Corporate & Team Volunteering
Bring your team to serve. Corporate and team volunteer experiences are designed around your organization's size, interests, and availability — from a half-day workshop support day to an ongoing team engagement.
Ready to volunteer?
Complete the form below and we will connect you with the role that best fits your skills, availability, and heart.