MSU Safe Place volunteers have a selection of which service areas to choose from. Certain service areas require additional training (ex: Client Support, Crisis Intervention, Transportation Assistance, Community Outreach & Education).
We encourage you to explore the Service Areas available.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to current program changes Safe Place will be suspending intern and volunteer opportunities' until further notice. For more information contact Lara Hayden at haydenL8@msu.edu.
Requirements to Volunteer
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Complete volunteer application and interview process
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Agree to a Criminal Background Check, Student Conduct Check, and Driver Record Request, if applicable.
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Complete a multi-day training
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Attend volunteer meetings
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One semester minimum commitment
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If you are a survivor of relationship violence, stalking, family violence, or systemic violence of any kind, we ask that one year has elapsed since receiving advocacy and/or shelter services before applying to volunteer with our program.*
*During the interview process volunteers will be asked to have a conversation with the Volunteer Coordinator regarding past, current, and/or future experiences with violence and how this may impact their work as a volunteer.*