Become a Volunteer

The Court Watchers Program supports victims of rape, sexual assault or domestic violence who are in protection order court. Volunteers record judge rulings and help the Victim Advocate assist survivors as needed. Volunteers may:

• Observe protection order court and keep a record of rulings in cases
• Provide outreach to victims of violence before or after a protection orderhearing
• Give survivors information about services available at The Compass Center and in the community

Contact Sara (sara@thecompasscenter.org) for more information.

The Development Committee assists the Chief Development Officer and Executive Director with reaching out into the community with services available and with opportunities to give to the agency. If you are creative and enjoy marketing, love to create relationships, and don’t mind bringing others opportunities to make a difference through a donation you will be a great addition to this committee.

Contact Sydney Bartunek (sydney@thecompasscenter.org) for more information.

The Development Committee also encompasses volunteer subcommittees for the various events held by The Compass Center throughout the year. Currently the agency holds three primary events during the year, though other smaller or one-time events are usually added the calendar each year:

• Community Art Event (Spring)
• Professional Wellness Conference (Spring)
• The Compass Center 0.5K — “South Dakota’s Laziest Race” (Summer)
• The Compass Center Cultivating Courage (Fall)

If you love planning events or parties and love helping people have a good time for a good cause, you need to join one of our event teams!

Contact Sydney Bartunek (sydney@thecompasscenter.org) for more information.