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Dottie's House is a non-profit organization that offers a transitional housing facility for women and children who have survived domestic violence. The goal of the program is to complete two years while learning how to be self-sufficient. The women learn how to become emotionally and financially independent.<br /> <br />Dottie's House accepts interns and volunteers during the fall, spring and summer semesters.<br /> <br />
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=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Duties</span>=
<br />  There are two different positions available at Dottie's House.<br /> <br /> '''Volunteer duties include:'''<br /> 

* organizing paper work
* filing paper work
* cleaning apartments
* writing thank-you notes
* researching for different grants
* babysitting children
* answering the phone
* taking messages
<br /> '''Intern duties include:'''<br /> 

* observing group sessions
* participating in art therapy with children
* learning about the women's stories
* working with case worker/social worker

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* be familiar with domestic violence and the effects on women and children
* possess good communication skills
* have developed office skills
* ability to maintain confidentiality
<br /> '''Hours:'''<br /> 

* interns hours are limited to 6-9PM on Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
* volunteers hours are more flexible including Monday-Friday from 8:30AM-4:30PM

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=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">How to Apply</span>=
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* Submit volunteer request form:
[http://dottieshouse.org/form/ Volunteer — Dottie's House — Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence (dottieshouse.org)]<br /> <br /> 

* Follow up with a call to the office at (732) 262 2009
* Complete an interview
* Pass a background check

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=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Contact Information</span>=
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Address- 2141 Route 88 East, Suite 4</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Brick Township, NJ 08724</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">General email-</span> info@homes-now.org<br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Phone- (732) 262 2009</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Fax- (732) 262 2058</span><br /> <br />
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=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Student Feedback</span>=
<br />  None yet! Have you interned here? Add your feedback to help other students by emailing [[mailto:jgoodwin@monmouth.edu|Dr. Goodwin]]. </div>