Volunteer
People like you make TDP possible!
In 2025, over 348 volunteers served for over 4,000 hours at The Dwelling Place. Providing a safe home and lasting freedom from abuse for our women and children would not be possible without our generous volunteers.
Volunteer Opportunities
Front Desk Receptionist
Welcome guests and volunteers to the Program Center and assist with administrative tasks. Available weekday mornings 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM.
Renovation Project
The Dwelling Place is in renovation mode! We currently need painters, furniture assemblers and movers, and mirror and shelf installers.
Cleaning & Room Prep
Prepare rooms for new resident arrivals or help clean the Program Center.
Career Center Support
New in Fall 2026! Help Phase 2 residents with resumes, interview prep, and career counseling.
Hold a Basic Needs Drive
Check out our Donate Needed Items webpage to see an updated list of our most needed items and links to Amazon Wish Lists!
Prayer Team
The Prayer Team meets virtually once per month to pray for residents, staff and leadership, volunteers, and many others involved at The Dwelling Place.
Tutoring
Help our children achieve academic success while building trust in mentor-like relationships.
Mentor-Friends
Developing healthy friendships with one of the women in our program; it’s as simple as meeting for coffee, running errands, or engaging in activities together.
Lawn Care & Landscaping
Help with regular mowing, spring trimming, general lawn maintenance, and landscaping projects.
Maintenance Support
General home and Program Center maintenance and minor repairs during weekdays.
The Dwelling Place provides trauma-informed care for our women and children. Specific safeguards are implemented in our volunteer process to insure the safety and best care for our residents.
We conduct background and reference checks on all volunteers for the safety of our women and children.
We provide Volunteer Training for all volunteers and determine the extent of training by the specific area where a volunteer will serve.
We thank God for each person who invests in the healing and well-being of our women and children.
We believe volunteers are blessed as they give and share their time, talent, and treasure for the good of others at The Dwelling Place and the Glory of God!
Please email any questions you have about volunteering with us. We will gladly assist you.