Providence House Domestic Violence Services Seeks Volunteers

Providence House Domestic Violence Services (PHDVS) of Catholic Charities provides services to survivors of domestic abuse and their children in Ocean County. The program is currently in need of volunteers to assist with donation solicitation and donation management. Activities may include soliciting items from local businesses for our annual major fundraiser, sorting Thanksgiving meal and Holiday donations as well as assistance with Community Affairs.

We also have opportunities for volunteers to work with Domestic Violence Response Teams. These teams of trained volunteers work in conjunction with Ocean County police departments and respond to the police stations to talk to victims immediately following an incident of abuse.

Volunteering is a personally rewarding experience that will enable you to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families in your community. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, contact Erin Shealy, Community Liaison, at 732-350-2120 or email eshealy@cctrenton.org.

PHDVS has provided free and confidential services for survivors of domestic abuse and their children for over 25 years. PHDVS assists these families with an array of services, including emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline, individual and group counseling, a children’s program, community education and more. These services are invaluable to survivors and their children who are striving to break the cycle of violence.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, a faith-inspired human service agency with more than 100 years of experience, works to alleviate human suffering through a wide variety of services that include behavioral healthcare, domestic violence prevention and treatment, help with basic needs, housing assistance, job training and supported employment, and addiction treatment. We are a non-profit recognized by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as one of the most fiscally efficient in the country, using less than 10 percent of our revenue for administrative costs. Through depressions and disasters, Catholic Charities has been a trusted resource to all in need in Central New Jersey for the past 100 years.