Volunteering at CADA
“We volunteer to help share smiles and stress relief, but we end up getting just as much out of it as we give!” – CADA Volunteer
Volunteers are an important part of CADA’s team! Volunteers help us meet our mission by providing essential services to clients and assisting advocates and staff in ways that help us operate more efficiently and effectively. CADA has a range of one time, short-term, or long-term volunteer opportunities. Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your community, help local families, and give back!
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Childcare Volunteer
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children? We are seeking childcare volunteers to engage children of all ages in interactive play and activities while parents are attending support groups or meetings with advocates. Daytime and evening opportunities available! Childcare volunteers should commit to a minimum of 3 months of service.
Shelter Volunteer
Shelter volunteers work closely with shelter advocates to provide services and support to victims in shelter and on the crisis line. Shelter volunteers must complete CADA’s 40-hour sexual assault advocacy certification training and be willing to commit to 6 months of service. Daytime and evening opportunities are available!
donation organizer
This is a great volunteer opportunity for anyone who wants to help CADA, but isn't looking for a direct service volunteer position. Our donation management volunteers help accept, sort, and organize all of the items that get donated to our organization. We have limited storage space, and you can help ensure our space is used effectively and that things are easy to find at a moment's notice!
If you have other skills or talents you wish to share with our clients or organization, please let us know! For example, in the past, volunteers have facilitated music and yoga groups. Volunteer hairstylists also provide haircuts for shelter residents. There is no wrong way to lend a hand!
Application Process
Those interested in volunteering should download and fill out the volunteer application and submit it, along with a resume and cover letter to CADA’s volunteer coordinator: hollym@cadamn.org
Upon receiving your application, we will determine if we have a placement opportunity. Due to the sensitive and confidential nature of CADA’s services, we must screen all volunteers carefully. Volunteer applicants will be interviewed and must complete a MN Department of Human Services background check.