Marshall Miles Interviews-Betsey Munro, Director, Women's Support Services: New Office Location, Trade Secrets And Volunteer Training

DESPITE COVID-19, HELP IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE: FOR SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, REFERRALS OR EMERGENCY SHELTER 24 HOUR HOTLINE (860) 364-1900 A PESAR DE LA PANDEMIA DE COVID-19, SIMPRE HAY AYUDA DISPONIBLE: PARA SOPORTE, DEFENSA, REFERIDOS O REFUGIO DE EMERGENCIA LÍNEA DIRECTA LAS 24 HORAS (860) 364-1900 TRADE SECRETS WILL BE BACK ON MAY 14, 2022 AT OUR NEW LOCATION - LIME ROCK PARK

OUR NEXT ROUND OF VOLUNTEER TRAINING IS ABOUT TO BEGIN! Certified volunteers are able to... -Support clients in our sheltering program -Engage with youth through our education program -Advocate for vital resources through our legislative outreach efforts and more! Contact Linda Ciano, Director of Community Engagement, at [email protected]. Please RSVP by Friday, April 22.

WHEN? Six required sessions: Thursdays, 3:00 - 5:00 pm April 28 May 5 May 12 May 19 May 26 June 2

WHERE? Scoville Public Library 38 Main Street Salisbury, CT 06068

Volunteers are absolutely critical to our work at Women’s Support Services. Program volunteers complete a 20-hour certification process enabling them to work in a variety of positions:

• Supporting our Family Violence Victim Advocate at court
• Providing learning activities for children in pre-K and early elementary grades
• Representing WSS at awareness-raising events
• Providing office support
• Supporting clients in shelter with transportation and other logistical support
• Answering the hotline

Contact Linda Ciano, Director of Community Engagement, at [email protected] for further information on becoming a program volunteer.

We also need volunteers for our primary fundraising event - Trade Secrets®. More than 230 community members help us bring this amazing event to life – raising a third of our operating budget in the process! Certification is not required to volunteer for Trade Secrets®. Click below for further information on becoming a volunteer. We look forward to working with you!

Admission Times & Ticket Prices Rare Plant & Garden Antiques Sale Lime Rock Park Lakeville, CT May 14, 2022

PLEASE NOTE: All attendees will be required to show proof of vaccination.

Underwriters - 7:30 am Entry (Includes Breakfast)

Early Buyers - 9:00 am Entry (Includes Breakfast) - $150

Regular Buyers - 10:30 am Entry - $50

Late Bloomers (Tickets only sold onsite) - 12:30 pm Entry - $25

TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE ON APRIL 1, 2022UNDERWRITER BENEFITS INCLUDE FREE TICKETS AND SPECIAL ENTRANCEVENDORS: PURCHASES BENEFIT WOMEN'S SUPPORT