“We volunteer to help share smiles and stress relief, but we end up getting just as much out of it as we give!” – CADA Volunteer
Volunteers are an important part of CADA’s team! Volunteers help us meet our mission by providing essential services to clients and assisting advocates and staff in ways that help us operate more efficiently and effectively. CADA has a range of one time, short-term, or long-term volunteer opportunities. Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your community, help local families, and give back!
Click here to download the Volunteer Application
Those interested in volunteering should download and fill out the volunteer application and submit it, along with a resume and cover letter to CADA’s volunteer coordinator: hollym@cadamn.org
Upon receiving your application, we will determine if we have a placement opportunity. Due to the sensitive and confidential nature of CADA’s services, we must screen all volunteers carefully. Volunteer applicants will be interviewed and must complete a MN Department of Human Services background check.
Childcare Volunteer
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children? We are seeking childcare volunteers to engage children of all ages in interactive play and activities while parents are attending support groups or meetings with advocates. Daytime and evening opportunities available! Childcare volunteers should commit to a minimum of 3 months of service.
Maintenance Volunteer
CADA’s offices, shelter, and outdoor spaces could always use a little TLC! We are seeking volunteers to assist with maintenance tasks such as: painting, yard work, fixing toilets and sinks, repairs to equipment, etc. Seeking volunteers with availability on weekdays between 7:00am and 5:00pm.
Crisis Call-Out Volunteer
Do you want gain direct advocacy and crisis response experience? We are seeking volunteer call-out advocates to provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and support to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence at hospitals and law enforcement centers after regular business hours. Volunteers must complete CADA’s 40-hour sexual assault advocacy certification training and commit to a minimum of 6 months of service.
Kitchen Volunteer
Kitchen volunteers support our shelter cook with meal preparation, sorting food donations, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen space. Seeking volunteers with availability weekdays between 10:00am and 6:00pm.
Shelter Volunteer
Shelter volunteers work closely with shelter advocates to provide services and support to victims in shelter and on the crisis line. Shelter volunteers must complete CADA’s 40-hour sexual assault advocacy certification training and be willing to commit to 6 months of service. Daytime and evening opportunities are available!
If you have other skills or talents you wish to share with our clients or organization, please let us know! For example, in the past, volunteers have facilitated music and yoga groups. Volunteer hairstylists also provide haircuts for shelter residents. There is no wrong way to lend a hand!
CADA occasionally has opportunities for larger groups interested in a one-time volunteer project. If your company, church, organization or group of students is interested in group volunteer opportunity, please click here to contact our volunteer coordinator.