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Any battered woman or single Mom and their children are welcome to attend the Day to Shine Events. These DTS events include Motivational Speakers, haircuts, makeovers, manicures, pedicures, massages, clothing, shoes, computers, household items, furniture, gifts bags, face painting, lunch, rent assistance, and much more. If you know anyone who would like to attend or volunteer please contact our office. We need help to make it a success. Special events include Christmas Event in December and School Supply Drive in August.

As you may know, The Battered Women's Foundation is a unique organization dedicated to helping abused women and children escape the violence in their lives permanently. Our two-year program focuses on giving battered women the skills and support they need to become self-supporting members of society.

Since 1995 the BWF Foundation's assistance with education, counseling, housing, transportation and daily living needs has helped thousands of women and kids break the cycle of violence in their family.

As a small non-profit organization, we rely heavily on financial and volunteer support from the community. Your assistance in continuing our work is appreciated. Please visit our web page or call us if you have any questions.

What can you do to help?

We need the following help at DAY TO SHINE EVENTS –

4-5 Hairstylists
5-8 Helpers in the kitchen with the meal - report to Yvonne Miller when you arrive
2-4 Helpers with sign in at the front desk
15 Adults helping with youth, you can bring your children over 12 to help also
10- Adults doing manicures and pedicures.
4 - Greeter's at the door, to show the moms where to start getting services
4-8 Men in Security must be 18 or older and report to Steve and wear a black T Shirt.
10 - Floaters who will work in any area we need them.
2 - Massage therapists
1-2 helpers on resumes or job skill training.
2 ladies helping our Wardrobe Consultant make outfits for the moms

PLEASE NOTE: The Dress Code for all events, for all volunteers is a solid red Polo style short sleeve shirt, and Khaki or Navy Pants. No jeans, no body piercing, except ears.

1. Assist at DAY TO SHINE EVENTS With manicures, haircuts, serving lunch, children's events. Etc. Resume typing, computer training, interview classes or skills training, serving lunch, face painting, Help with haircuts, manicures, makeup, massages, pedicures, etc for the moms.
2. Help at Christmas Event, to wrap gifts, decorate or be a part of this great event. Create crafts/centerpieces for Day to Shine and Christmas events. Fund raising opportunities, answering phones, repairs and sort donation.
3. Help on a food drive. Currently we have a shortage of: food, toiletries, underclothes and personal items and staples .

Please click on our calendar to find future events.

A background check may be done, please submit the form if you would like to volunteer with the BWF.

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Dear Volunteers:

The BWF Guidelines are listed below. If you have any questions, please call our offices.

GENERAL GUIDELINES:

1. Assist at Day to Shine Events with manicures, haircuts, serving lunch, children's events, Resume typing, computer training, interview classes or skills training, serving lunch, face painting, Help with haircuts, manicures, makeup, massages, pedicures, etc.

2. You must be 14 or older to volunteer with your parents. If you are 16 and older you can volunteer alone.

3. Will not loan or give money to BWF clients

4. Do not transport BWF clients to or from events under any circumstances

5. Will make sure a woman is PRESENT AT ALL TIMES with children at our events. No Men left alone with any children.

6. Participate in the area asked of me, unless I have a preference in another area.

7. Be trustworthy, loyal and honest.

8. Keep all client files, discussions and information confidential except to BWF Board of Directors

9. Will maintain proper dress code for all BWF functions - Red shirt and khaki pants only, no jeans or body piercing, tennis shoes, no open toe shoes..

10. Will not use drugs or alcohol or curse at any BWF event.

11. Will treat the clients & staff with the utmost respect.

12. Will be of service to the clients & staff.

13. If any problem arises with any individual, contact security personnel or a BWF Staff immediately.

14. Do not loan money to any clients or volunteers at any events. If a client asks for a loan, immediately report this to BWF staff.

Please call our office at 817-427-0720 for more information.