Cornerstone's Volunteer Program consists of over 200 people who work in all of the agency's programs. Volunteers expand available services as they work with children who have witnessed abuse in the home, provide advocacy services, facilitate support groups, lend public relations support, staff the 24-hour help line, provide office support as clerical staff and receptionists, and continually educate others on the issue of domestic abuse.

Volunteers can be individuals or groups. Most volunteers commit to one year of service, although short-term volunteer opportunities, group projects, service-learning opportunities and internships are also available. If you are interested in spending time in a meaningful way, exploring career options or giving back to your community, please call 952-884-0376 or email: volunteer@cornerstonemn.org and leave your name, address and phone number. An informational packet and application will be mailed to you promptly.

Administrative Support:
Share your organizational skills and expertise.

Receptionist:
Greet and welcome the public to Cornerstone. Be an important link between someone who needs help and a Cornerstone staff person.

Shelter Advocate:
Answer the 24-hour helpline, be available when a resident needs support and provide needed assistance to the women and their children living in the shelter.

Community Advocate:
Assist our legal team by helping connect clients with resources, helping clients find the next step in the legal process, doing follow up calls, data entry and fielding calls.

Legal Advocate:
Assist our legal team by writing Orders for Protection, Harassment Orders, supporting clients during court proceeding, developing safety plans and making follow-up phone calls.

Learning Center:
Assist clients in the computer lab while they work on resumes,
e-mails, or homework.

Childcare Provider:
Play, create art, read books, share musical talents, rock infants while their parent attends support group. Most clients would not be able to participate in this critical service without childcare volunteers.

Maintenance:
Share your skills or trade to help maintain the emergency shelter and transitional housing units.

Volunteer Program Support:
Support our volunteer program by connecting with potential volunteers, mailing volunteer introduction packets, updating the active volunteer list, making follow-up phone calls, attending human service fairs and assisting with the planning for special events.

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