Cornerstone's Volunteer Program consists of over 210 people who work in all of the agency's programs. Volunteers expand available services as they work with children who have witnessed violence in the home, provide advocacy services, facilitate support groups, lend public relations support, staff the 24-hour help line, provide office support as clerical staff and receptionists, and continually educate others on the issue of domestic abuse.

Volunteers can be individuals or groups. Most volunteers commit to one year of service, although short-term volunteer opportunities, group projects, service-learning opportunities, and internships are also available. If you're interested in spending time in a meaningful way, exploring career options, or giving back to your community, please call 952-884-0376 or email: volunteer@cornerstonemn.org and leave your name, address, and phone number. An information packet and application will be mailed to you promptly.

Administrative Support:
Share your organizational skills and expertise.

Shelter Advocate:
Answer the 24-hour helpline, be available when a resident needs support, and provide needed assistance to the women and their children living in the shelter.

Community Advocate:
Assist our legal team by helping connect clients with resources, helping clients find the next step in the legal process, doing follow up calls, doing data entry, and fielding calls.

Legal Advocate:
Assist our legal team by writing Orders for Protection, Harassment Orders, supporting clients during court proceeding, developing safety plans, and making follow-up phone calls.

Childcare Provider:
Play, create art, read books, share musical talents, rock infants while their parent attends support group. Most client would not be able to participate in this critical service without the childcare volunteers provide.

Story-Time Volunteer:
Give children a lifelong appreciation of book by sharing a favorite story. Reading book opens up a whole new world.

Computer Coach:
Teach youth that computer technology means more than video games. Help them understand how computers can expand their future potential.

Life Skills Counselor:
Assist clients with budgeting, time management, housekeeping, and basic nutrition.

Youth Support Group Facilitator:
Co-facilitate a support group for youth who have witnessed or experienced violence in their home.

Recreational Leader:
Help plan and lead recreational activities for adults, children, and youth.

Maintenance:
Share your skills or trade to help maintain emergency shelters and transitional housing units.

Mentor:
Become a mentor to a child who has experienced abuse in their family.

Receptionist:
Greet and welcome the public to Cornerstone. Be an important link between someone who needs help and a Cornerstone staff person.

Support Group Facilitator:
Co-facilitate a support group for women who are survivors of domestic violence; evening shifts available.

GLBT Support Group Facilitator:
Facilitate support group for victims of same-sex partner violence.

Volunteer Program Support:
Support our volunteer program by connecting with potential volunteers, mailing our all volunteer introduction packets, updating the active volunteer list, making follow-up phone calls, attending human service fairs, and assisting with the planning for special events.

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