Volunteers are the heart of WCF. Many are survivors themselves. Many staff started as volunteers. When you give your time here, you're part of a community that believes every survivor deserves safety, dignity, and hope.
1,484
Volunteers
6,075
Hours Contributed
3
Years of Impact
$700K+
Raised by Peacekeepers
When you volunteer at WCF, you witness transformation firsthand—and you become part of it.
Whether you give an hour a month or become a regular presence—your time changes lives. Including your own.
At WCF, we have two primary volunteer pathways. Both are essential. Both make a profound difference. Choose the one that fits your season of life, your schedule, and your strengths.
Young Professionals Volunteer Group
A dynamic community of passionate individuals committed to fostering peace, promoting justice, and empowering survivors through events, fundraising, and community engagement.
Hands-On Support at the Shelter
Perfect for individuals, families, corporate groups, students, or retirees who want to give practical, hands-on help with organizing, cleaning, meal prep, and more.
Founded in 2007, the Peacekeepers are WCF's young professionals auxiliary—a dynamic community in their 20s and 30s committed to fostering peace, promoting justice, and empowering survivors through events, fundraising, and community engagement.
Peacekeepers organize festive celebrations for children and families throughout the year, bringing joy and normalcy to kids who've experienced trauma.
Annual Events
Recurring
As ambassadors for WCF, Peacekeepers amplify voices against violence by hosting and participating in major fundraising events across Central Arkansas.
Pop-Up Shops
Fashion & lifestyle fundraiser with premier boutiques
BINGO Nights
Fun, festive community fundraising events
Community Outreach
Events, speaking engagements & info fairs
$700K+
Raised Since 2007
17+
Years of Service
1000s
Volunteer Hours
The WCF Peacekeeper organization is one of the finest volunteer groups in Arkansas, donating countless hours each year to make sure our guests are as comfortable and safe as possible.
Krystal Bradford
President
Alyson Clyburn
Vice President
Eleanor Lawler
Communications Chair
Skye Martin
Membership Chair
Bobbi Roberts
Special Events Chair
Amelia Hernandez & Katie Kienlen
Shelter Party Chairs
LeCole Barnes
Camp HOPE Chair
Sabrina Rowland
Guest Services Chair
Ready to become a Peacekeeper? Join a community that's making a real difference in the lives of survivors across Arkansas.
Follow us: @peacekeeperswcf
General volunteers provide the practical, behind-the-scenes support that keeps our shelter running smoothly. Perfect for individuals, families, corporate groups, church groups, students, or retirees—anyone who wants to give hands-on help. All ages and schedules welcome.
Help create a welcoming, organized environment:
Nourish families with home-cooked meals:
Maintain a clean, comfortable space that feels like home:
Perfect for corporate teams, church groups, or civic organizations:
* Groups provide supplies for their projects
Weekdays
Weekends
A shelter advocate is always present to assist and support volunteers.
Whether you're joining the Peacekeepers or becoming a general volunteer, here's what to expect.
Review our Volunteer Job Description—it's quick, important, and required.
Tell us about yourself, your interests, and how you'd like to serve.
For guest safety, all volunteers complete a standard background check.
We'll walk you through our mission, safety protocols, and expectations.
We'll match you with opportunities that fit your interests and schedule.
What happens at the shelter stays at the shelter. Our guests' safety depends on your discretion.
We use trauma-informed approaches. Survivors need compassion, not judgment. Empowerment, not pity.
A shelter advocate is always on-site. If you have questions or need support, staff are there to help.
Shelter needs change daily. We appreciate volunteers who can adapt and pitch in wherever help is needed.
This work is sacred. You're helping rebuild lives. Thank you for being part of that.
Hear from volunteers about what drives them to give their time, what surprised them, and why they keep coming back.
I started volunteering because I had some extra time and wanted to do something meaningful. I stayed because I found a community that genuinely cares about making a difference. Watching kids laugh and play at our shelter parties—kids who've been through so much—reminds me why this work matters. Those moments of joy are everything.
Jessica
Peacekeeper
Organizing the clothing closet might seem like a small thing, but when a mom walks in and finds exactly what her kids need—winter coats that fit, shoes that don't have holes, clean clothes for school—you see the relief wash over her face. She doesn't have to worry about one more thing. Those moments matter more than I ever expected.
Mark
General Volunteer
I'm a survivor myself. Volunteering at WCF is my way of giving back and showing other women that there's hope on the other side. If I can help one person feel less alone, if I can be the proof that you can rebuild your life after violence, then every hour I give is worth it.
Sarah
General Volunteer
I brought my teenage kids to volunteer, thinking it would be a good service project. What I didn't expect was how much it would impact them. Seeing families who've lost everything, yet watching the staff and volunteers treat them with such dignity and kindness—it changed how my kids see the world. We're better people because of WCF.
David
Group Volunteer Leader
Whether you join the Peacekeepers or volunteer at the shelter, we’d love to have you. You don’t need special skills or a lot of time—just a heart willing to serve. Every hour you give creates ripples of hope for survivors and their families.
Organized volunteer group focused on fundraising, events, and community engagement.
Join the PeacekeepersGive hands-on support through organization, cleaning, meal prep, and special projects.
Apply to VolunteerQuestions?
Megan Hutchinson, Director of Engagement
