Get Involved
Volunteer your time or partner with us as an organisation. Every contribution helps a survivor in Nigeria.
Why Your Time Matters
Every survivor who walks through our doors is met by someone who chose to show up for them. Our volunteers are trained to serve safely and effectively across counselling, legal aid, and outreach. Whether you have two hours a month or two days a week, there's a role for you — and it makes a measurable difference in a survivor's path to safety and healing.
Volunteer With Us
We're always looking for counsellors, lawyers, medical professionals, and community organisers willing to give their time. All volunteers complete a training and safeguarding orientation before working with survivors.
Our Volunteer Roles
Counselling Support
Provide a listening ear and emotional support to survivors during and after crisis. No prior counselling degree required — we provide trauma-informed training. Ideal for those with patience, discretion, and a calm presence. Typical commitment: 4 hours/week, flexible scheduling.
Legal Aid
Support survivors navigating protection orders, custody matters, and the justice system. Best suited for lawyers, law students, or paralegals. You'll work alongside our legal partners on real cases under supervision.
Medical Referral Network
Help connect survivors to trusted, trauma-informed medical care — including forensic examinations, reproductive health services, and ongoing treatment. Ideal for nurses, doctors, and healthcare administrators.
Community Awareness & Outreach
Represent DSVSF at community events, schools, and places of worship. Help break the silence around domestic and sexual violence through education campaigns. No special background needed — just a passion for advocacy.
Administration & Fundraising
Support our operations behind the scenes: grant writing, event planning, social media, and donor relations. Great for those who want to contribute skills without direct survivor contact.
What Training Looks Like
Before working directly with survivors, every volunteer completes our safeguarding orientation — typically a half-day session covering trauma-informed care, confidentiality, boundaries, and safety protocols. This isn't just a formality: it protects survivors from re-traumatization and equips you to respond with confidence in sensitive situations. Ongoing support and supervision continue throughout your time with us.
Other Ways to Give
Not able to commit regular hours or make a financial donation right now? You can still help:
- In-kind donations — toiletries, clothing, and household essentials for survivors in emergency shelter
- Skills-based volunteering — one-off pro bono support (a single legal consultation, a training session, a design project)
- Host an awareness event — organize a fundraiser, talk, or campaign in your community, church, or workplace
- Spread the word — follow and share our work on Instagram
Reach out to us at contact@dsvsf.org.ng to discuss what fits your time and resources.
Partner With Us
We work with hospitals, law firms, corporates, and community organisations across Nigeria. If your organisation would like to partner on referrals, funding, or awareness campaigns, tell us more below.
What Partnership Looks Like
We collaborate with hospitals, law firms, corporates, and community organisations in a few key ways:
- Referral partnerships — a clear, confidential pathway for your staff or clients to reach survivor support
- Funding & sponsorship — support our programs directly, with transparent reporting on impact
- Co-branded awareness campaigns — joint events, content, or workplace training that raises visibility for the cause
- CSR collaboration — we can provide impact reports and documentation to support your organisation's corporate social responsibility goals
If any of this aligns with your organisation's mission, tell us more below and we'll follow up within 3–5 business days.
Volunteer & Partner Spotlights
“Working with DSVSF has shown me the strength survivors carry within them. Every counselling session reminds me why community support is so vital.”
Emeka
“I joined DSVSF to give back, but I've received more than I imagined — courage, resilience, and hope from the survivors we stand beside.”
Esther
“Supporting survivors through legal aid has been life-changing. DSVSF proves that justice and compassion can walk hand in hand.”
Femi
“At DSVSF, I've seen firsthand how a safe space and a listening ear can help survivors begin to heal and reclaim their lives.”
Aisha
“Volunteering here taught me that even small acts — a phone call, a referral, a kind word — can make a huge difference for someone in crisis.”
Mmesoma
“Partnering with DSVSF has been inspiring. Together, we're building a future where survivors are heard, protected, and empowered.”
Yemi