Volunteering at New Horizons

Domestic violence advocates come from all walks of life. You don’t need to be a survivor; all you need is an open heart, compassion, and empathy.

Why Volunteer?

We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities, both short and long term. Your dedication can help us change and save lives, especially in light of recent funding cuts that have made our reliance on volunteers more critical than ever. Engaging in this work not only makes a meaningful impact in our community but can also enrich your own life by allowing you to see the difference you’re making in the lives of others.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Board Member: If you are interested in becoming a board member, please fill out this form.
• Crisis Line Support: Assist by answering calls on our 24-hour crisis line, providing compassionate listening, safety planning, and connecting callers to resources.
• General Shelter Support: Help with daily operations, including welcoming residents, meal prep, organizing activities, and maintaining a clean environment.
• Donation Volunteer: Sort and organize donations, maintain inventory, and communicate organizational needs.
• Fundraising and Event Support: Assist in planning and executing various events, including set up, logistics, and community engagement.
• Outreach Advocacy: Help coordinate community outreach, assist with educational workshops, and support events raising awareness about domestic violence.
• Maintenance and Grounds Caretaker: Volunteer for cleaning, seasonal yard work, repairs, and organizing the shelter and outreach offices.
• Share Your Talents: Do you have a unique skill not listed here? We welcome volunteers with expertise in areas like legal work, resume writing, crafting, or even baking for clients’ birthdays.

Special Volunteer Request

• Rotary Lights Food Drive Volunteer: Each season, the Rotary Lights in La Crosse collects non-perishable food items for local organizations. This year our dedicated night for food donations is Dec. 22. We’re looking for 1 individual with a truck for transporting the donations. The truck will need to be parked at the park entrance by 4:50pm and picked up by 10:30pm. The donations are then transported to our shelter. We’re also looking for 4-5 volunteers to meet at the shelter by 10:45pm that night to unload the donations and carry them into the shelter basement. All volunteers should dress and plan accordingly for weather conditions and be capable of lifting and carrying boxes of food.

If you have questions about our volunteer opportunities or want to learn how to get involved, please contact our Director of Community Engagement at 608-791-2610, ext. 1301.

Volunteer opportunities can also be found on Ugetconnected.