Support & Volunteer
Supporting Victims
How can friends and family help?
If a woman who is being abused comes to you for help, you can:
- Tell her you believe her.
- Listen to her (if she wants to share).
- Thank her for sharing and trusting you with her experience.
- Help her find resources when she is ready.
- Remind her she is not alone.
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Why do women stay?
Why don’t they leave?
These are common questions but they can cause more harm than good when supporting a survivor. There are many reasons women stay in abusive relationships and it is a complex issue.
Here are a few examples of why women stay:
- Fear. Abusers use fear to control and intimidate their partners.
- Financial Instability. Some women are not able to financially support themselves or their families if they left their abusers.
- Children. Oftentimes, women will put their children’s needs and safety above their own.
- Damaged Self-Worth. Abusers are skilled at convincing their partners they are the reason for the problems in the relationship or that their partner is worthless.
- Isolation. Abusers often separate their partners from family and friends, making it difficult for their partner to find outside support.
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Make a Difference and Volunteer!
Volunteers are essential to the Lonoke County Safe Haven mission. As a non-profit, we rely heavily on the generosity of volunteers to support community members in need, as well as licensed counselors and advocates to address immediate and long-term needs. Additionally, we welcome volunteers to engage in everyday life skills and social activities within the shelter. Whether it’s sharing a meal, offering companionship, organizing, or leading skill-building classes, every contribution makes a difference.
We also depend on volunteers for maintenance tasks! If you have a special skill or trade and are willing to help keep our facilities and equipment in good shape, we’d be incredibly grateful for your support.
Areas of help needed:
Yard work
24- Hour Helpline
Fundraisers and other Special Events
Childcare
Support Groups/Life Skills
Processing Donations
Weekly/Daily Transportation
Thrift -store Ironing/Steaming
Volunteer Requirements
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18+
Be at least 18 years old if you want to volunteer
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APPLY
Fill out the volunteer application at the bottom of this page
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BACKGROUND CHECK
Complete a background check
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Transportation Support
Provide transportation services to help survivors get to their appointments safely and without worry.
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Life Skills
Assist in teaching important life skills like cooking and budgeting, resume building, etc through classes, helping survivors gain the abilities needed for daily life.
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Donation Organizing
Help sort and organize donations, making sure the shelter uses them well to support survivors.
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Donate Items
If you’re unable to volunteer, donating items can also make a big difference. Here’s what we need:
- laundry supplies
- dish soap
- cleaning supplies
- ziplock bags
- trash bags
- paper towels
- toilet paper
- air fresheners
- hygiene items
- beauty products
- diapers
- baby products
- non-perishable foods
- milk
- eggs
- fresh fruits & vegetables
- art supples
- toys
You can also shop our Amazon Wishlist.
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Join Our "Good Samaritan" Program
If you prefer to give money, you can join our Good Samaritan Program! We think everyone can be a hero by offering even a little help. All money donations go towards making our services better and helping our clients.
We also accept Venmo donations! @lonokecounty-safehaven
Volunteer Application
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