Needs From: Family Resources

Internships: support the work and mission of Family Resources in the community as well as provide the opportunity for professional development in any of our programs:

Survivor Services / AdvocacyCounseling / Mental Health Coordinated Assessment ProgramAdministration / FinanceResource Development / MarketingHuman Resources

We are currently at capacity for Master level internships.

Bachelor level internship placements in Survivor Services are available.

Internships take place during regular agency office hours and a flexible schedule is recommended in order to serve clients when they are available. Human Service/Social Work internships are expected to be served with the majority of the hours in direct service.

Internships applications should be submitted a semester ahead of the internship assignment in order to have time to meet Prerequisites: Application, background check clearances, finger print results and training as required.

Survivor Services internships requires 64 hours of Survivor Advocacy Training offered by the agency. Application, background checks and all prerequisites must be completed before entering training.  

All Internship Inquiries must include a cover letter with essential information for consideration:

Academic Program Undergraduate or Graduate level Family Resources Program of interest Number of hours needed Credentials required of Family Resources Internship Supervisor  Length of Internship Additional requirements or accommodations

The Process of Determination to expect:

Submit cover letter to the Intern CoordinatorThe Intern Coordinator will let you know if there is an available internship Intern application and background check forms must be completedAn interview will be scheduled with the program providing the internship if there is a possible matchAn internship may be offered contingent on background clearancesOrientation and training will be provided if applicable and per program requirements

All items can be submitted to Bob S. at Bobs@famres.org

 

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Donation Center Clothing Closet

The Donation Center provides Family Resources Clients with clothing, personal care products and home goods during times of crisis and life transitions. Items are donated by the community and processed by volunteers. This is a high impact volunteer opportunity that directly benefits Family Resources clients.

Volunteer Service Description: An initial orientation is provided. Volunteers will sort and process donated clothing, self-care products and home goods. Donated items are sorted and processed and then organized and placed for clients to shop. Volunteers keep the store stocked, clean and presentable. The Volunteer Coordinator will assist you or your team during volunteer shifts. We are also looking for a Lead Volunteer Donation Center Specialist for the Donation Center to assit with managing the store on a weekly basis. 

Donation Center Volunteers are scheduled Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 

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To volunteer or donate  contact Bob S. at 563-468-2317

or email Bobs@famres.org

Location is at 1414 W. Lombard in Davenport.

 

Are you passionate about advocating for survivors of abuse and trauma? Attend our Survivor Advocacy Training to prepare to volunteer as an advocate in Family Resources Survivor Services Programs:

Domestic Abuse Sexual Abuse Medical Advocacy Legal Advocacy Human Trafficking Sheltering & Housing  Survivors of Homicide & Other Violent Crimes

A minimum of 3 participants is needed to run this course. The training is in person and requires 64 hours of attendance over eight days to complete:

Course Runs 2025: 

April 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22 & 23

Contact Bob S. to register and for training location and requirements.

Bobs@famres.org

563-468-2317

There is no cost for this training if you are volunteering at Family Resources. A volunteer application, background check, and a minimum of volunteering may be required. 

The cost of this professional training for non-volunteers is $150.00 for the course. 

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Are you passionate about working with Survivors of abuse? Attend this required training in order to volunteer in Survivor Services crisis response to Survivors of abuse. 

This Iowa based training allows you to serve only for Muscatine, Clinton and approved areas of Scott County and  20 hours of training are online and 16 hour are virtual via Zoom to total 36 hours. 

The training will be offered as 16 hours of virtual training on Saturday April 5th and Saturday April 19th 2025 for eight hours each day. Virtual attendance is required to both Saturdays. 

The 20 hours of online training is required to pair with the 16 hours virtual portion and can be accessed at this link:

Iowa 20 hour online training: https://icadv.talentlms.com

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There is no cost for this training if you are volunteering at Family Resources. A volunteer application, background check, finger printing for Iowa and a minimum of volunteering may be required. 

The cost of this professional training for non-volunteers is $50.00 for the course. 

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Responding to emergency needs of Survivors of Abuse at local hospitals, police departments. Volunteer Advocate covers on call response and can choose scheduling for evenings and weekends. 

Required:

Volunteer Application64hr Survivor Advocacy Training
Background Check & Finger Printing

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This activity covers general agency events and assistance  as well as being a Volunteer Ambassador.  Volunteers will assist the Volunteer Program Coordinators with community outreach and volunteer recruitment.  This will include program presentations and testimony of the volunteer's own contribution of service in the community through the Family Resource Volunteer Program.  The Volunteer Ambassador will have a general knowledge of Family Resources' Programs and Volunteer System. 

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Support to the survivors of Homicide and Other Violent Crimes.  This may involve survivor advocacy, group work, community outreach, event planning.

Required:

Volunteer Application64hr Survivor Advocacy Training
Background Check & Finger Printing

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This Need Response is for agency service in general and volunteering to support all agency programs.  This includes administrative work, finance, data entry, resource development, organizing, quality, event planning, fund raising, agency board and committee service to Family Resources.

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Assist client with restraining orders, going  to court and offering support in court and with related services.

Required:

Volunteer Application64hr Survivor Advocacy Training
Background Check & Finger Printing

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Braking Traffik volunteers participate in community outreach and presentations on sex and labor trafficking. Advocacy in Iowa and Illinois to include legal and medical advocacy; other language ability is a plus.  Assist survivors with finding shelter, counseling and other resources.  Community education in schools require Survivor Advocacy Training.  Hotel and other community outreach may require the 8 hour Human Trafficking Awareness Training.

Required:

Volunteer Application64hr Survivor Advocacy Training
Background Check & Finger Printing

 

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While you are home, bake items for those receiving Shelter Services & Group Care.

Those sheltered benefit from home baked goods and in this time of shortages, your generosity and care is deeply appreciated. 

Drop off times should be during the week and Bob S. will be your point of contact:  Cell # 563-349-2654

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Volunteer Ambassadors assist and support the Volunteer Program and Volunteer Cooridnators: recruitment, training, service opportunities, community engagement, policy and advisory platforms.

 

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Light landscape cleanup at the Family Resources Moline office. Some weeding and raking of previously landscaped areas as well as gutter cleanup on this one story office building. 

 

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Volunteers are needed for interior and exterior painting at Family Resources locations. Other building improvemetn projects may include laying carpet tiles and wall finishes.

Give us a makevover and brighten up our world!

 

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