Safe Place Volunteer Opportunities

They are scared, lost and in need of YOUR help! They are youth in crisis in your very own neighborhood and community! Here is how you can make a difference in the life of a youth in crisis!

First Response Volunteers are those caring and concerned adults who provide immediate assistance to youth in need of help at a local Safe Place site. Responders are dispatched by agency staff to respond to the Safe Place site to meet with a youth, assess the situation and help the youth access necessary resources.

Trained Responders can also help to conduct educational presentations to youth, parents, and community professionals. Community outreach times will vary in time and location.

Volunteer Responders are asked to identify times in which they may be available to respond to a Safe Place site.

First Response Volunteers must be 21 and must complete the application process, a background check and 4-hour training.

For training information you may visit the Emergency Shelter at 260 South Acadian, or call 225-343-6300 or email safeplace@youthoasis.org.

Opportunities for groups and Corporate Volunteers exist. Please contact us at 225-343-6300 for more information.