Volunteering at EFC is a meaningful and rewarding endeavor, one that we prepare you well for with training and support. Anyone – staff or volunteer – who works with people who come to us for help must first be trained and supervised as a domestic violence/rape crisis counselor. Depending on how you will be volunteering, this may include completing a comprehensive training in order to protect the confidentiality of our clients and ensure quality services.

Volunteers fill a wide range of roles at EFC, taking advantage of the many skills they bring with them. In the past, EFC volunteers have cooked meals for shelter guests, worked in our Money School financial empowerment program, picked up furniture donations from donors, hosted supply drives, served as interpreters, helped plan fundraising events, and joined us for our annual community walks. Whatever you have to offer, there’s a good chance we can put your energy to use.

Our Spring 2026 orientation series was a huge success! We are planning to host one session per month this summer with our first session being held Thursday, June 11, at 10 am at our 66 Allen St. Pittsfield office.  These sessions are around 2 hours in length. Only one session needs to be attended. Dates and times are subject to change based on sign up. 

For more information on volunteering or to sign up for one of these orientation sessions, please get in touch – by email at Volunteer@ElizabethFreemanCenter.org or by phone at (413) 499-2425. All inquiries are welcome!