SPARCC welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and skills to enrich our programs. It takes an entire community to make a difference and we invite you to become involved in our volunteer program. All skill levels are appreciated and all volunteers are considered advocates for social change by providing community education, outreach support, crisis intervention and fundraising support.

Hotline Helpers*
Volunteers are needed to assist in answering hotline calls on weekdays at outreach offices, and occasionally during nights and weekends at the shelter.

Court Advocates*
SPARCC volunteers and advocates provide assistance and support to those seeking injunctions for protection at the courthouse. Volunteers are needed to serve as court advocates every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9-2 pm.

Outreach Office*
Volunteers are needed to help with client intake, data entry, filing, special projects, desktop publishing, and correspondence (weekdays/morning or afternoon). Offices in Sarasota, Venice and Arcadia.

Office/Administrative Support
Volunteers are needed at the Sarasota Outreach Office for administrative support. Duties may include filing, mailings, special projects, desktop publishing, and correspondence (weekdays/morning or afternoon).

Hospital Advocacy Teams*
On-call teams respond to night and weekend requests from area hospitals to meet with sexual and domestic violence victims at the hospital to provide information and support regarding SPARCC services.

Child Care Team
Volunteers are needed to assist with child care while mothers attend support groups and seminars.

Treasure Chest
Volunteers needed to staff our donation/resale shop (open Mon – Sat, 10:00 am-4:00 pm) for either morning (10 am-1pm) or afternoon shifts (1pm – 4pm) weekly, monthly, or as needed. Scheduling conducted monthly; year-round assistance NOT a requirement. Shop is located at 1426 Fruitville Road, Sarasota.

Shelter*
Volunteers at the shelter help answer the hotline calls at night and weekends, and can be asked to help with meal preparation, children’s activities, etc.

“Call on Me” Club
Volunteers needed on a monthly basis to sort cell phones. Some cell phones are re-programmed to be used as 911 phones, while others are packaged and sent off for recycling (SPARCC receives funds for recycled phones).

Go Getters
Our Go Getters team assists SPARCC in picking up donations of food, diapers, and other items in the community.

Auxiliary
The SPARCC Auxiliary is a fundraising arm of the organization that meets on a regular basis to plan fundraising events and raise awareness for SPARCC. Annual fundraisers include a fashion show, golf tournaments, family-friendly events, a black-tie gala, and others. This group also conducts social events for members and helps educate the community on SPARCC’s mission. For more information on the SPARCC Auxiliary, click here.

*Requires extended training

Click here to download a volunteer application

For more information, including upcoming training dates, please call the SPARCC Volunteer Office at 941-365-0208 ext. 106 or email volunteer@sparcc.net.

(Training not required)

• Organize a donation drive. Click here to view SPARCC’s Wish List
• Organize an event that raises funds or awareness (bake sale, workplace campaign, yard sale, sell food at an event, etc.).
• Adopt a family during the holidays.
• Conduct a cell phone drive (collect used cell phones to be recycled and used as 911 phones).
• Donate holiday baskets or gifts for families in shelter (Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Easter, Halloween, etc.).
• Sponsor an event.
• Solicit sponsors or donations on behalf of SPARCC.