SafeHouse Center is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is a 501 C3 nonprofit organization helping survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Washtenaw County.  

 

At this time, SafeHouse Center is accepting applications for our HYBRID Fall 2025 CORE training.  Our volunteer opportunities will be IN-PERSON in ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN. We DO NOT have any remote opportunities. 

 

We highly encourage you to attend one of our virtual volunteer information sessions. Every 1st Monday of the month at 10am or 6pm- You can register for the best date.

 

SafeHouse Center's training includes attending ALL DATES of our core and specialized training. Anyone who wants to join the direct service volunteer team must attend all dates. Non-direct service volunteers participate in parts of the training. Accommodations for absences are not available. 

We have two volunteer umbrellas that community members can apply for Direct Services and  Non-Direct Services. 

 

Direct Service programs offer volunteers the opportunity to work directly with survivors and their children. All of these programs involve crisis intervention work.

• Response Team (21+)
• Shelter
• Helpline 
• Children & Youth 

Non-Direct Service programs do not work directly with survivors but offer volunteers the opportunity to interact with community members and donors. 

• Front Desk (Only accepting 4 volunteers)
• Community Awareness 

Applications are open for signing up!  All applications are due by Monday, September 8.

 

Please review the volunteer descriptions and expectations to find the fit for you.

 

To apply for the direct service volunteer program, click on this link 

To apply for the non-direct service volunteer program, click on this link 

 

If you need a different training date or program, please join our January 2026 waitlist.

 

SafeHouse Center will complete the application process. Please be patient; this takes time, and you can check your SPAM folder for any missing emails. 

 

 

Thank you, 

Laura Hoehner-Dane