Volunteer Needs From: United Way of Portage County Volunteer Center

CAP Services’ Family Crisis Center WISH LIST

Our warmest thanks for the many items we have recently received through your generous donations.  Items that are immediate needs for our various programs have been bolded.          

Thank you for your continuing support.

 

GENERAL NEEDS:

Fuel Only cards from local gas stations (Kwik Trip, BP, Schierl) Gift cards for grocery stores (Copps, Walmart, Aldi, Trigs, Piggly Wiggly, Pick ‘n’ Save) Gift cards for local pharmacies (Copps, Walmart, Walgreens) Children and Infant OTC medications (Tylenol, Advil, cold medication, etc.) Basic OTC medications (cold medications, Imodium, Tums, etc.) Kleenex, tissues Hand sanitizer 60 watt light bulbs Black permanent markers Journals Batteries (AA, D, & 9 volt) Markers/ crayons/colored pencils Craft supplies (yarn, paint, glue, glitter, beads, etc.) Paper plates & bowls

NEEDED BEDROOM ITEMS/ BEDDING (twin & full size):

Comforters Fans (whole room, box type) Sheet sets (twin and full size) Alarm clocks

NEEDED CLEANING SUPPLIES:

Dishwasher/dish soap Disinfecting Wipes Laundry detergent (regular and high efficiency) Dryer sheets Paper towel Basic cleaning supplies such as window, toilet, & multipurpose cleaners (including child safe and natural cleaning products)

 

NEEDED KITCHEN ITEMS:

Large plastic food storage containers with lids (all sizes) Ziploc style/freezer bags (all sizes) Tall kitchen bags (13 gallons) Plastic wrap Aluminum foil Cooking utensils (sharp knives, wooden spoons, etc.) Microwave Small appliances (electric skillet, blender, etc.) Pots and pans Bakeware (Pyrex, cookie sheets, muffin pans, cake pan) Drinking glasses Dish towels/ wash rags

NEEDED TOILETRIES/BATHROOM ITEMS:

Towels (big thirsty bath towels) Toilet paper Liquid hand soap Styling products (hair spray, mousse, ponytail holders, etc.) Hair brushes Denture cream Spa products (face masks, body scrubs, lotion, body spray etc.) Plush bath towels, hand towels, washcloths Full-sized shampoo and conditioner (for women, men, & children/ ethnic-specific) Nail polish remover Chapstick

CURRENT NEEDS FOR NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS:

Jugs of 100% juice/juice boxes Cereal (cold, box) Coffee Granola bars Crackers (saltine, graham, goldfish, etc) Pasta Spaghetti-o's & Ravioli Ramen Noodles Fruit snacks Jello/pudding cups Kool-aid Microwave popcorn

Short Commitment Volunteer Opportunities

The Family Crisis Center has opportunities for individuals who are looking to volunteer for short periods of time (2-4 hours per week on an ongoing basis) to help maintain a safe and welcoming environment at our domestic violence shelter. Some of the tasks that a volunteer might be asked to preform include: household cleaning, clerical duties, organization of storage spaces, preparation of TLC packages, and light landscaping.  Because of the unique needs of our clients within a shelter for folks affected by domestic violence, we are only able to accommodate volunteers that can commit to at least a year of volunteering. 

If you are interested in volunteering at the Family Crisis Center’s domestic violence shelter, please contact Daryl Woods, FCC Services Division Coordinator at 715-343-7114 or dwoods@capmail.org for more details.

Providing Meals for Monday Night Support Group

The Family Crisis Center is in need of an individual or a volunteer group to provide a "kid friendly" meal on Monday nights for youth who attend our support groups that are designed to help victims understand domestic violence and facilitate healing.  The Family Crisis Center is currently providing this service to 15 to 20 youth during our Monday night support groups.  We are asking that meals be delivered to the Family Crisis Center around 5:00 pm-5:30 pm.  

If interested in providing a meal for youth who have been affected by violence, please contact the Family Crisis Center's Volunteer Coordinator, Melissa Marcoux, at 715-343-7126 or mmarcoux@capmail.org for more details.  

SAVS Volunteer Advocate

SAVS (Sexual Assault Victims Services) is a service program that uses staff and trained volunteers to provide accompaniment, information and support to anyone victimized by sexual violence and their families. Volunteers serve as advocates who respond during non-office hours and on weekends. Volunteers are available to be present with victims during medical examinations, police reporting and during judicial proceedings - all depending on the needs and choices of the victim. The calls are occasional yet a trained volunteer who is able to connect with the victim at a critical time is important in our community. The Family Crisis Center receives the calls and makes the connection with the volunteer advocate who returns the call and offers support. Reminding a victim that they are not alone is possible because ...no SAVS provider is ever alone.

Volunteers must be 18 years old, have access to an insured vehicle, commit to one year of service, successfully complete 20 hours of training and attend monthly in-service/support meetings. The ability to maintain confidentiality is a must. Successful candidates are good listeners and able to be non-judgmental and empathetic in supporting individuals victimized by sexual assault.

If you are interested in becoming a SAVS Volunteer Advocate, please complete the application process on the CAP Service, INC. website https://capservices.org/how-to-help/volunteer/

If you have any questions please contact the Family Crisis Center's Volunteer Coordinator, Melissa Marcoux, at 715-343-7126 or mmarcoux@capmail.org for more information.