In 1973, WHW was started by a small group of mighty volunteers. With passion and grit—their legacy launched what has become the largest, comprehensive gender-based violence response and prevention agency in Southwest, Ohio. Although WHW has nearly 100 employees—we rely on the skills, compassion and commitment of also nearly 100 volunteers. We must keep moving the needle forward on preventing gender-based violence and empowering all survivors.
With the growing number of incidents occurring within our region, we need your help now more than ever.
We have volunteers in Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont and Hamilton Counties in Ohio and we provide thorough training and support to ensure all volunteers feel confident in their work.
Volunteer Opportunities
Hospital Advocate
Volunteers sign up for on-call shifts to respond to area hospitals to support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault during days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Text/Chat Advocate
Volunteers help run our 24/7 text and chat line for survivors. Volunteers help connect survivors to resources, safety plan, and provide crisis interventions through our text/chat system. (This position does require a working computer and stable internet access as it is remote.)
Community Outreach and Events Advocate
Volunteers attend community events during daytime, evening, and weekends on behalf of the agency to provide education and information about our programs and services. Volunteers may also assist with events throughout the year that our agency hosts, such as awareness events or fundraisers.
Court Advocate
Volunteers are utilized to assist survivors in several different area courts including but not limited to municipal, domestic relations, and arraignment courts. Volunteers may also assist survivors in filing protection orders and being present throughout the respective court process. (This position requires regular commitment and some flexibility as courts may run over in time. Typical time frames are 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Monday-Saturday.)
Hotline Advocates
Volunteers who wish to help answer calls and provide crisis intervention on our 24-Hour Hotline may do so anytime Monday through Friday between the hours of 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Administrative/
Clerical Advocates
Our agency needs help in our office organizing documentation, assisting with valuable reports, and supporting the administrative work of our staff.
Next Steps
If you are interested in volunteering
Thank you for your interest
in volunteering for Women Helping Women.
The upcoming 40 Hour Training for our volunteer program is currently at capacity, and we are unable to accept any additional inquires for our Fall session. Please feel free to check back in October as we prepare for the 2027 year.
Should you have specific questions
regarding the program
Please reach out to our Volunteer Manager Angie Fairbanks.
