Volunteer Positions

Every year, more than 200 volunteers donate their time to CVT. While a few work just an hour or two on a short-term project, many others have made a long-term commitment to CVT. That makes it difficult to find a spot for everyone who wants to volunteer.

Whatever your talents, we hope you can contribute to our mission of hope and healing sometime in the future. Please check back with us for new volunteer opportunities.

Below is a list of additional ways you can play a significant role in helping survivors rebuild their lives.

Host a “Get to Know CVT” Event

Invite a CVT representative to your home, place of worship, office or any other location that is convenient for you and your guests. We will provide a compelling overview of our work including stories about the men and women we care for. Contact Anna Zaros at 612-436-4859 or azaros [at] cvt.org.

Organize a Collection for Torture Survivors

Many people have organized with friends to make meaningful contributions to the torture survivors who seek help at CVT. Some ask their place of worship to hold a special collection for CVT once a year. Others ask friends and family to contribute to CVT in lieu of birthday or anniversary gifts. College students have held events on campus to talk about CVT’s work and collect monetary donations.

Organize a tour with friends

Organize a group of friends to take a one-hour informational tour of our St. Paul Healing Center to learn how CVT rebuilds the lives of torture survivors in Minnesota and around the world. View upcoming tour dates here.

Host a Quilting Bee

Queen and full-sized quilts are welcome and bring warmth to survivors' homes.

Donation of Goods

Many of the torture survivors we serve are applying for political asylum, so they do not qualify for any public services. Simple gifts of necessary items support men, women and families as they struggle to rebuild their lives in a new country. View list of necessary items.

For questions about volunteering or other volunteer opportunities, please contact Beth Wickum, Director of Volunteer Services at 612.436.4824 or bwickum [at] cvt.org.

If you're in the Atlanta area, contact Darlene Lynch at dlynch [at] cvt.org or 404-402-1764.