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Volunteer Opportunities

Funding for NOVA's free services comes from county, state, and federal grants, along with foundation, private donor, and United Way contributions. Demands for NOVA services are increasing as governmental support has been cut over the last few years and NOVA relies on dedicated volunteers to fill the funding gap. In FY 2008, more than 100 hotline, board, administrative and thrift shop volunteers provided 13,780 hours of support and services to the agency.

Volunteers with NOVA have the special satisfaction of knowing they have contributed to making a victim feel a little less alone, a little stronger. Whether you choose to work directly with victims, or wish to help with other agency activities, your contributions are needed…and priceless.

Available Volunteer Opportunities:

NOVA Thrift Shop

Volunteers will find a fun atmosphere at one of Bucks Countys best thrift shops, located on Route 313 in Fountainville. If you like helping customers, sorting, pricing and displaying the donated treasures, NOVA Thrift is the spot for you. Why not form an Adopt NOVA Thrift team with your friends, neighbors, congregation, or community group members to share the joy of working together a few hours a week or month. Read more about the NOVA Thrift Shop.

Hotline Volunteer

As a Direct Service Volunteer, you will help to respond to the needs of crime victims and others in need of support. Volunteers must be 18 & over and complete a 65 hour training course to prepare to help staff NOVAs 24-hour Hotline and provide accompaniment for victims in local hospital emergency rooms or during police interviews. In FY 2008, hotline counselors provided 939 hours of support to victims on NOVA’s hotline.

Cell Phone & Printer Cartridge Collection Project

Recycling old cell phones and used printer cartridges provides another revenue source for NOVA, and helps the environment, too. You collect the cell phones & printer cartridges, NOVA sends them to Shelter Alliance, a non-profit that handles the re-cycling and NOVA gets a donation for each cell phone or cartridge donated. Its an easy way for members of your workplace, school or community group to help support NOVA.

Community Volunteer

In order to be a Community Volunteer, willingness to help is all you need! Some of the activities you can join are listed below. Training is provided.

Work on a committee to provided support for NOVA's special events or public affairs activities such as the Galaxy Art Show and Sale.

The Speakers Bureau: Train to present NOVA's agency overview to community groups and organization in Bucks County.

Staff NOVA information tables at community-wide events and fairs.

Galaxy Art Show

This fund raising event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Bucks County Courthouse and we always need volunteers to help set up and take down the artwork, handle sales during the show, and plan the event throughout the year. Learn more about how you can help.

Administrative, Clerical & Accounting Projects

Help with mailings, data entry, basic bookkeeping and other administrative tasks.

Technical and Professional

Help with computer support, Website Design and Maintenance, Newsletter Writing & Design. In addition we have opportunities in Grant Writing, and Event/Meeting Planning.

Arbor Garden Maintenance & Handyperson & Maintenance

Gardeners needed to help maintain the gardens at the Victims Commemorative Arbor in Core Creek Park in Middletown Township with occasional clean-up and planting days. Handymen and women also needed to help NOVA keep its offices in top shape with occasional repairs, painting, and other maintenance.

If you have another area of interest or a special skill, we can work with you to find a way for you to lend your support to NOVA. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH NOVA, contact Julie Dugery, Coordinator of Volunteers and Community Outreach at 215-343-6543 or email JulieD@novabucks.org.


"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted"
-- Aesop

 

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH NOVA

Contact Julie Dugery, Coordinator of Volunteers and Community Outreach at 215-343-6543 or email JulieD@novabucks.org.

NOVA Thrift Shop

Would you like to join the volunteers at the NOVA Thrift Shop? Please call Karen at 215-249-8000. Find out more