Umbrella offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for community members who want to support our mission, meet people, develop new skills or even try out a new career direction:

  • Hotline Advocate – Provide confidential crisis counseling to people who have been victimized by domestic and/or sexual violence. Hotline advocates receive training, pagers and ongoing support, and choose from flexible evening, night or weekend shifts.
  • Safe Home Provider – House a woman in crisis and her children for a few days (generally up to 3 nights) while she explores long term housing options. We also need people willing to provide a safe haven to pets who would be endangered if left behind when a woman flees.
  • Volunteer Driver - Assist with periodic transport of women (and their children) to airports/bus terminals/train stations, court appearances, etc. Mileage reimbursement at current IRS approved rate.
  • Office Assistant – Answer phones, help out with bulk mailings, assist with copying, word-processing and data entry. Volunteers can be put on a “call as needed” list to help out with special projects.
  • Fundraising – Umbrella often recruits community members to help with special fundraising events. If you have a knack for organizing benefits or developing new fundraising and community education projects, let us know!

Direct Service volunteer positions require a valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and applicants must pass a criminal background check. Please contact the volunteer coordinator at 748-8645 for more information.

We also need financial support to provide sustainability to our programs and services for the Northeast Kingdom's most vulnerable residents. Click the button below to make a secure online donation, or contact us at donations@umbrellanek.org or by calling 748-1992 x320.