Women's Support Services (WSS) is looking for caring individuals who are interested in helping local victims of domestic violence and abuse.

WSS is currently seeking volunteers to assist in handling our 24/7 crisis hotline. People who are able to speak Spanish are needed as well. Whether you have a few hours a week or a few hours a month, there may be a great volunteer opportunity for you at WSS! We provide free training to all interested volunteers.

The free 25-hour training course is being offered at the WSS offices, on Route 41 in Sharon. On completion, a volunteer is certified as a Connecticut Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Counselor. The fall training begins on September 1st. Registration is now open.

Volunteer Training Dates

Fall 2011

Thursday, September 1, 2011 6pm to 9:30pm

Thursday, September 8, 2011 6pm to 9:30pm

Saturday, September 10, 2011 9am to 3:30pm

Thursday, September 15, 2011 6pm to 9:30pm

Saturday, September 17, 2011 9am to 3:30pm

Thursday, September 22, 2011 6pm to 9:30pm

Training will be held at the WSS office.

Prospective volunteers should contact WSS office to obtain a Volunteer Application, Job Description and information about the agency.

Women's Support Services
P.O. Box 341
Sharon, Connecticut 06069
wssdv@snet.net
(860) 364-1080

Who We Are

Women's Support Services, Inc. (WSS) was founded in 1981 and is a Domestic Violence Agency that provides services to persons in the Northwest corner of Connecticut and nearby New York and Massachusetts who have experienced emotional, physical, psychological or sexual violence at the hands of someone they love. All WSS services are free of charge and totally confidential.

Our Mission

The mission of Women's Support Services is to create a community free of domestic violence and abuse through intervention, prevention and education. We offer free, confidential, client-centered services focused on safety, support advocacy and community outreach.

By HWO Staff

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