Get Involved: Volunteer
At Blue Water Safe Horizons, we follow the State of Michigan’s empowerment model in all services provided to survivors. The empowerment model recognizes that every survivor is the expert of their own life and has the right to make decisions for themselves and their families without pressure, judgment, or control from others. Our role is not to “rescue” or direct survivors, but to provide education, support, advocacy, resources, and options in a safe and respectful environment. We believe healing and long-term safety are strengthened when survivors are treated with dignity, autonomy, compassion, and the ability to make informed choices at their own pace. Volunteers, staff, and board members are expected to uphold these principles in every interaction and to support a survivor-centered approach that promotes safety, respect, and empowerment. We find ir very important that all people who want to volunteer understand this model and agree to adhere to it as well.
There are number of ways members of the community can get involved at Blue Water Safe Horizons.
The most common way people become involved is through volunteer activities. BWSH trains volunteers to help us with numerous tasks and new volunteers are always welcome. They serve in a wide variety of capacities and contribute an awful lot to the success of the agency.
Volunteer
There is no better feeling in the world than knowing you have made a difference in the life of someone else. All volunteer positions at BWSH contribute to helping others find safety and stability in their lives. For more information, contact us at jacobs@bwsh.org.
All volunteers must fill out the application, in the link below. Please submit your application and we will then connect with you to discuss volunteer opportunities.
For a paper form Volunteer Application
Also fill out this Central Registry Check Form – Make sure your signature is on it.
You can mail the application and the Central Registry Check Form to the following or drop it off during business hours.
Blue Water Safe Horizons
Attn: Executive Director
1840 Grant Place
Port Huron MI 48060
Please take a moment to look at the handbook and guidelines pertaining to becoming a volunteer. Once the application is received and a background check is completed, a BWSH employee will go over all policies and procedures to make sure there are no questions and that everything is understood. We want you to be successful and we can’t wait to bring you onboard to assist in our mission.
Volunteer Position Description
Parental Consent for Junior Volunteer
Policy for Working Directly with Children
Volunteer Foundations Trainings
These trainings were developed further and turned into these beautiful presentations by a very talented intern that is part of the BWSH’s family.
Workplace Culture & Professionalism