Complete Aftercare for Trafficking Survivors: Trauma-Informed, Survivor Focused, Holistic Care

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Volunteer with Dahlia’s Hope

Our Mission

Dahlia's Hope provides multifaceted, holistic, trauma-informed aftercare services by licensed and experienced therapists to survivors of sex trafficking and sexual violence. We further address the residual effects on their families and children, as well as future generational trauma.

Our commitment is to meet each survivor where they are in their stage of recovery and help them build and maintain a successful, independent life with hope for the future.

Volunteer support that strengthens

aftercare, outreach, and community impact.

Volunteers are an important part of the Dahlia’s Hope community. By offering your time, skills, and care, you help expand our capacity to support survivors of sex trafficking while honoring safety, dignity, and choice.

Volunteering with Dahlia’s Hope is non-clinical, trauma-informed, and fully supported by staff. We invite you to learn more about what volunteering looks like before deciding if it’s the right fit for you.

What Volunteers Do

Event & Tabling Support
Assist with registration, guest flow, merchandise sales, donation support, and event setup/breakdown.
Skilled & Creative Support
Share pre-approved professional, creative, or operational skills that support Dahlia’s Hope programs, events, or organizational needs.
Fundraising & Outreach Support
Support community engagement and donor-facing activities using approved messaging and materials.
Lead Volunteer Coordinator Roles
Experienced volunteers may grow into leadership roles supporting major events such as our Gala or Golf Tournament.

All volunteer roles are task-based, non-clinical, and supervised by staff.

Volunteers serve in a variety of non-clinical, supervised roles, including:

What Volunteers Do Not Do

To protect survivor safety and maintain professional boundaries, volunteers do not:

Provide clinical or therapeutic services
Access survivor records or private information
Transport survivors
Photograph or record survivors or survivor spaces

Staff are always available to guide and support volunteers if questions arise.

to Safety & Trauma-Informed Care

Dahlia’s Hope is committed to creating an environment grounded in:

Physical and emotional safety
Choice, consent, and respect
Clear boundaries and expectations
Supervision and support

Volunteers receive orientation and role-specific guidance before serving.

What to Expect

Our volunteer onboarding process is designed to be clear, respectful, and supportive:

When You Apply

Submit a volunteer application
Complete a background check
Review and sign a consent & confidentiality agreement
Attend an orientation and role-specific briefing

Volunteers may decline opportunities or end service at any time.

Is Volunteering Right for You?

Volunteering with Dahlia’s Hope may be a good fit if you:

Respect boundaries and confidentiality
Are comfortable following staff direction
Want to contribute in a non-clinical role
Value trauma-informed, survivor-centered work

If you’re unsure, we encourage you to a live information session

Our Commitment

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Thank you for your interest in supporting Dahlia’s Hope. Every role matters, and every volunteer helps strengthen hope.

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