Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

The contributions of our volunteers and interns are essential to the success of our programs. You CAN make a difference! Assist victims, work to make your community safer and help support the work of the agency. Unpaid internships for academic credit are available for most volunteer opportunities.

All volunteer/intern positions require a screening interview, criminal background check, and successful completion of agency provided orientation and training.

For more information or application form, contact the Agency Services Coordinator at 401-738-9700. You can also download an application form and then send it to:

Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center
Post Office Box 9476
Warwick, Rhode Island 02889

Hotline Advocate

Provide confidential support, advocacy, options, and information to people calling the crisis hotline and coming into the Resource Center.

• Answer phones, assess caller needs and direct to appropriate staff
• Provide crisis support and information, on the phone or in-person at the Center
• Collaborate with staff and other volunteer advocates
• Receive and direct visitors to the EBC Center
• Variety of shifts available Monday through Friday, 9AM-5PM
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Court Advocate

Provide confidential support, advocacy, options, and information to victims of domestic violence in the court system. Assist with the completion of court forms, safety planning, and referrals.

• Work with victims of domestic violence at the court to provide emotional support, referrals and information about the court process
• Assist victims in identifying appropriate court and in completion of required paperwork for protective orders.
• Provide support and information to victims over the phone.
• Interact with agency staff, court staff and other professionals involved in court cases.
• May be scheduled for regular weekly shift and/or be on-call for specific assignments.
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Senior Support Advocate

Provide support and information to older victims of domestic abuse as part of a specialized program where seniors assist other seniors.

• Provide support and information over the phone or in-person at the agency.
• Provide accompaniment to court proceedings.
• Check-in with older clients via telephone to assess needs, offer ongoing support.
• Drive seniors to monthly group counseling meetings - must have valid driver's license and transportation

Residential Advocate

Provide support and assistance to residential staff. Provide advocacy to residents.

• Assist in residential activities
• Perform screenings and intakes
• Communicate with residents, individual and group advocacy
• Assist residents in personal responsibilities to achieve independence
• Answer phones and respond to requests for support and information
• Collaborate with the staff and other volunteer advocates
• Daytime, evening, and weekend shifts available.
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Special Events Assistance

Volunteers are needed in a variety of functions to assist at special events that support the Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center.