Become a Volunteer and Make a Difference
Volunteers are the backbone of CADV. Your time and dedication help provide life-changing services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
Volunteer Opportunities to Support Survivors in Lake of the Ozarks
CADV relies on the dedication of volunteers to provide life-changing support for survivors in the Lake of the Ozarks. Our volunteer positions range from answering the 24-hour crisis hotline and providing child care during support groups, to assisting with transportation, advocacy, and community outreach. Each role is essential to helping survivors access the services, guidance, and care they need to heal and rebuild their lives. By volunteering with CADV, you become a crucial part of a compassionate team working to end domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in our community.
Crisis Line Work
Answer CADV’s 24-hour hotline to provide telephone crisis intervention, information, and referrals. Each call is documented on a Hotline Contact Sheet.
Hospital Advocate
Provide face-to-face support for victims and their families in the hospital emergency department. Advocates respond as needed during their scheduled on-call period each month.
Administrative Support
Assist the administrative team with daily office duties including answering phones, filing, preparing mailings, and maintaining databases.
Transportation
Help clients and their children travel safely to appointments, school, pharmacies, or court.
Child Care
Provide child care during support groups, educational sessions, court appointments, and doctor visits. Most shifts are Tuesday evenings during support group meetings.
Life Skills Class Facilitator
Teach residents essential life skills such as budgeting, finances, basic healthcare, nutrition, and parenting strategies.
Informational Booths
Assist with planning and staffing school fairs, health fairs, church events, and educational booths throughout the Tri-County area.
Speakers Bureau
Serve as a community spokesperson for CADV, delivering presentations on domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking prevention.
Aftercare Program – Transitional Support
Provide assistance to clients as they move through the continuum of care necessary to live a violence-free life after shelter or other CADV services.
Aftercare Program – Advocacy Support
Offer guidance, referrals, and advocacy for clients post-shelter, helping them access services and develop safety plans.
Building & Yard Maintenance
Assist with general maintenance tasks such as painting, carpentry, electrical work, tree trimming, and mowing.
Translation Services
Help non-English speaking clients receive high-quality crisis services. Volunteers fluent in languages such as Spanish or Russian are needed to translate and support survivors effectively.
Join Our Volunteer Community to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking in Lake of the Ozarks
Becoming a CADV volunteer is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of survivors throughout the Lake of the Ozarks. Our volunteers bring diverse skills, time, and energy to roles ranging from answering the 24-hour crisis hotline and providing hospital advocacy, to assisting with transportation, child care, community outreach, and administrative support. Each volunteer undergoes a comprehensive training program and a background check to ensure they are fully prepared to provide safe, effective, and compassionate support. By joining our team, you become an essential part of a dedicated network that empowers survivors, promotes safety, and helps rebuild lives affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.