Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

Advocate for Survivors

Want to answer our 24-hour crisis line or work at the shelter? Pathways volunteers join our team of advocates in providing crisis intervention and emotional support to women, children and men survivors of domestic and sexual violence. 45-hour professional-caliber training required. Fill out the volunteer application below. For more information, call 406.543.6691, or scroll down to see the schedule.

Help the Children

Relationship and family violence deeply impacts children, who are often forced to become little adults as they try to keep Mom safe. These kids are in need of adult role models who can show them alternatives to violence in a safe and caring atmosphere. To volunteer with children living at the shelter or attending support groups, email dthompson@ywcaofmissoula.org. Click here to learn more about the YWCA's children's programs.

Volunteer with Girls Ages 9 - 18

Volunteers in the GUTS! girls leadership program work to provide a safe and supportive environment for young women ages 9 to 18 to explore their own personal values and discover their strengths. Upon completion of a 6-hour training, GUTS volunteers lead outdoor summer adventures, facilitate action groups through out the school year, and help out with community adventures all year long. Fill out the
GUTS! volunteer application below. For more information, contact director Jen Euell at 406.543.6691 or jeuell@ywcaofmissoula.org.

Foster a Pet

Due to health codes, women and children fleeing abusive homes cannot bring their pets to the shelter. These pets are often at risk when left behind with the abuser. To take in a pet for a couple of days up to a couple of months, email Diana at dthompson@ywcaofmissoula.org and mention what type and how many animals you can shelter.

Secret Seconds Stores

Help sort, price, organize, and serve customers at our Secret Seconds thrift stores. For more information and to get involved, contact Katie Bloomquist at 406.543.6691 or kbloomquist@ywcaofmissoula.org.

Yearly Events and Fundraisers

Help the YWCA carry out yearly events and fundraisers like the Women’s Justice Benefit Luncheon, Week Without Violence and Salute to Women. For more information and to get involved, contact development director Julie Maturen at 406.543.6691 or jmaturen@ywcaofmissoula.org.

Other Volunteer Opportunities and Short-Term Volunteer Opportunities

*Cook and donate a meal for our Tuesday Night Support Group participants the second Tuesday night of each month
*Organize toys at Planet Kids one Saturday a month (takes 2-3 hours)
*Mow the lawn once a week at our Domestic Violence Women's Shelter (takes about 30 minutes)
*Provide monthly meals for one of our families living in Emergency Housing. For more information, please see "Tips Sheet for Emergency Housing Meal Donors" attached below.
*Answer and direct phone calls at our office location, 1130 W. Broadway
*Provide care for small children (babies) while their parents attend our support groups (Tuesday night's from 6-8 p.m. every week).

Please email Katie Bloomquist at kbloomquist@ywcaofmissoula.org or call 543.6691 if you are interested in any of these opportunities or want to get involved in some other way.