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Volunteer

Turning Point’s volunteer program connects the community and our mission by providing volunteers the opportunity to be part of the movement to end domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. Volunteers’ time and unique skills improve our programs while extending our reach into Southeast Michigan. Turning Point has three pathways for volunteers: Second Hand Rose, Indirect Service Volunteers, and Direct Service Volunteers.

Volunteer Application Process

Our number one priority is the safety of survivors in our programs. Because of this, we have an intensive volunteer application and training process. We strongly encourage a one-year commitment for most of our volunteer opportunities.

  1. Understand the 3 volunteer pathways and read descriptions of current opportunities
  2. Read the Frequently Asked Questions
  3. Complete the Volunteer Application
  4. The Volunteer & Intern Coordinator will reach out to you to schedule an interview and start the background check process
  5. If it’s a good fit, the Volunteer & Intern Coordinator will invite you to orientation/training.

Second Hand Rose Volunteers

Second Hand Rose is a local re-sale store owned and operated by Turning Point. Volunteers help the organization and survivors by supporting store staff. After application and interview, volunteers complete a 30-minute store orientation (held 2x monthly).

Indirect Service Volunteers

Indirect Service Volunteers support agency programs without working directly with survivors. After application and interview, volunteers complete a 3-hour training and orientation before placement.

The next Indirect Service Volunteer training dates are:

DayTime
November – TBDTBD
Saturday, January 25, 20259:00am – 12:00pm
Monday, March 31, 20259:00am – 12:00pm
Saturday, June 7, 20259:00am – 12:00pm
Tuesday, August 5, 20252:00pm – 5:00pm
Friday, September 5, 20259:00am – 5:00pm

Direct Service Volunteers

Direct Service Volunteers work directly with survivors seeking services throughout the agency. After application and interview, volunteers complete 40-hour CORE training, plus any additional training required by our grant funders for their role.

CORE is a mandatory ‘New Service Provider Equivalency Training’ for all new staff, interns, and direct volunteers, offered 4 times each year:

November Session (mostly mornings)February Session (mostly afternoons)
Thurs., November 7, 2024: 9am-1pm
Sat., November 9, 2024: 9am-5pm
Mon., November 11, 2024: 9am-1pm
Tues., November 12, 2024: 9am-1pm
Thurs., November 14, 2024: 9am-1pm
Fri., November 15, 2024: 9am-1pm
Sat., November 16, 2024: 9am-5pm
Thurs., February 6, 2025: 1pm-5pm
Sat., February 8, 2025: 9am-5pm
Mon., February 10, 2025: 1pm-5pm
Tues., February 11, 2025: 1pm-5pm
Thurs., February 13, 2025: 1pm-5pm
Fri., February 14, 2025: 1pm-5pm
Sat., February 15, 2025: 9am-5pm
May Session (mostly evenings)August Session (mostly evenings)
Thurs., May 8, 2025: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Sat., May 10, 2025: 9am-5pm
Mon., May 12, 2025: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Tues., May 13, 2025: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Wed., May 14, 2025: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Thurs., May 15, 2025: 5:30-9:30pm
Sat., May 17, 2025: 9am-5pm
Thurs., August 14, 2025: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Sat., August 16, 2025: 9am-5pm
Mon., August 18, 2025: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Tues., August 19, 2025: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Wed., August 20, 2025: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Thurs., August 21, 2025: 5:30-9:30pm
Sat., August 23, 2025: 9am-5pm
*36 of the 40 hours of training completed in-person. 4 hours of training completed during the week outside of sessions to prepare for the discussions each day – called ‘supplemental learning assignments’. 

Internships

To apply for an internship with Turning Point, review the opportunities available below and complete the Internship Application, along with uploading a copy of your resume and cover letter.

January 2025 One-Semester Internships

January 2025 Two-Semester Internships

At this time, we do not have any MSW openings for a January 2025 or Summer 2025 start.

Apply to a Turning Point Internship Here

Internship Application

Step 1 of 2

Your Personal Information

Name(Required)
Safe Email Address(Required)
Please use an email address that is safe for us to identify ourselves as being from Turning Point when we contact you.
Please use a phone number that is safe for us to identify ourselves as being from Turning Point when we contact you.
Address
Are you 18 years of age or older?(Required)
All Turning Point internship/practicum opportunities have an age limit of 18 years or older.


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How old do I have to be to volunteer at Turning Point?

A: Most of our volunteer opportunities have an age limit of 18 years or older. Volunteers ages 12-15 can volunteer at Second Hand Rose or at Turning Point events if accompanied by their parent or guardian. Volunteers 16-17 years old can volunteer at Second Hand Rose or at Turning Point events, with paperwork completed by their parent or guardian.

Q: Can I complete my high school community service hours at Turning Point?

A: Community service hours completed for high school requirements are primarily completed at Second Hand Rose. Volunteers follow the same application process as stated above for Second Hand Rose: interview, background check (if 18 years+), and 30-minute store orientation (offered 2x monthly). Due to this, it may take 3-4 weeks from applying to start your hours. A minimum commitment of 10 hours is required to complete community service hours at Second Hand Rose. Volunteers aged 12-15 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian while volunteering. Volunteers aged 16-17 can volunteer at Second Hand Rose, with paperwork completed by their parent/guardian.

Q: Can I complete my court-ordered community service at Turning Point?

A: On a case-by-case basis, court-ordered community service may be completed at Second Hand Rose. Alignment with our mission will be considered by HR when screening background checks of prospective volunteers. Court-ordered community service volunteers follow the same application process as stated above for Second Hand Rose: interview, background check, and 30-minute store orientation (offered 2x monthly). Due to this, it may take 3-4 weeks from applying to start your hours. A minimum commitment of 10 hours is required to complete court-mandated community service hours.

Q: Do you have one-time volunteer opportunities?

A: Turning Point’s community awareness or fundraising events are one-time opportunities that use the support of many volunteers to succeed. Volunteer sign-ups for these events open 6-8 weeks prior to the event date and can be found in the event description page.

Q: Do you have group volunteer opportunities?

A: Due to our work and the training requirements for volunteers, Turning Point has limited group volunteer opportunities. Please reach out to the Volunteer & Intern Coordinator at cwhite@turningpointmacomb.org to see how your group may get involved at this time.

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