Get Involved

Volunteer

Where Will You Find Your Place?

Thank you for your interest in joining our mission! There are a number of volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups throughout the year. Whether you have just a few hours one time or you want to volunteer on a consistent schedule, we would love to talk with you.

Below you will find different areas in which we place volunteers. To get started, please contact our Community Engagement Ambassador at 270-448-8060!

If you’re interested in keeping up with our pop-up volunteer and physical item needs, you are also invited to join our Facebook group, Help Needed at the Merryman House!

Volunteer Placement Areas

Administration/Reception

Shelter Assistance

Facilities/Maintenance

Kitchen

Special Events

Kids/Youth Program

Internship

College students: Want to learn more about nonprofits, gain real-world experience and help survivors of domestic violence? Apply for a Merryman House internship!

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Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline

800-585-2686

Contact Us

Translation services are provided as needed. All services are free and confidential.

Merryman House provides services for survivors of intimate partner violence without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed services, political belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy or other health status, social or economic status, non-violent criminal history, citizenship, immigration status, marital status, or language spoken.

Services provided in part or fully by federal, state, and local funds, including the Office on Violence Against Women and the United Way of Western Kentucky. This project is also funded in whole or in part under a contract with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, and ZeroV, contract #PON2 736 2200001824, subcontracted with the Merryman House, subcontract #24H. Additionally, support comes from grant #VOCA-2023-Merryman-00031 awarded through the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet by the U.S. Department of Justice. The content expressed in this publication is that of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet or the U.S. Department of Justice.