Up to 40% of women seeking shelter report that concern for pets' welfare prevented them from seeking shelter sooner.

CADA is currently seeking volunteers interested in being a part of the CADA Pets Program in which volunteers would provide a safe home for pets belonging to women and families fleeing abusive homes.

We have a strong need for foster homes for cats!

If you are interested and would like more information,
please contact Melissa at melissab@inspire-hope.org

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We are currently accepting Senior level internship applications for the Fall 2013 semester until June 15, 2013. We will only place 1-2 interns per semester.

Due to the nature and sensitivity of our services, interns will be unable to provide direct services or shadow Advocates when they provide crisis intervention to clients at CADA, Inc.

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Greetings Prospective Intern or Volunteer!

The Committee Against Domestic Abuse (CADA, Inc.) would like to thank you for your interest in becoming a intern or volunteer.  You may have some knowledge of the organization and the volunteer and internship program; however, we would like to highlight some basic features about our organization and the internship process.

CADA, Inc. is a grassroots organization committed to serving people who have been affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.  Our commitment to serving these individuals is done through advocacy, crisis intervention, shelter, and social change. CADA, Inc. is excited by your interest; our hope is to provide you with some education in ending domestic violence and to make this a valuable learning experience.

Under the Internships & Volunteers section of our website, you will find our applications and forms. Please fill out the appropriate application and submit it with any additional documentation that is asked for.

• The Intensive Internship Application is reserved for interns needing to complete a minimum of 150 hours. Along with that application, you will need to submit a resume, 3 references, course requirements and at least 2 goals you hope to reach during your internship.
  
  
•  The Volunteer Application is reserved for interested community members and college students that are required to complete a volunteer project. We require a minimum 50 hour commitment from student volunteers.
  

After you have read through the above information and complete the forms, the Volunteer Coordinator will be in contact with you to let you know what is available to volunteers at that time and to possibly set up an interview. The interview process will take approximately 30-45 minutes. Two criminal background checks will be completed at this time.

You must be at least 18 years of age to volunteer at CADA, Inc.

Volunteering and Internship positions are only available during weekdays.

You will need to print off three copies of the request for reference form and have your references complete and return within five days to:

CADA, Inc.
Attn: Melissa Ballman
PO Box 466
Mankato, MN  56002-0466

If at any time, you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Melissa Ballman, by calling 507-625-8688 ext. 6 or emailing
melissab@inspire-hope.org