Volunteer
I want to donate my time to help people in my community affected by domestic violence.
Volunteer of the Month
Carol
Featured Volunteer of the Month: September 2021
Volunteer Start Date: June 2021
Time Served: 74 Hours
Carol is a student at Chico State majoring in Public Health. She spends most of her time at the shelter supporting survivors on the hotline. She also enjoys helping out with childcare and spends time interacting with kiddos whenever possible. Recently, Carol participated in the volunteer panel and spoke to the incoming volunteer training class about her experience. She loves the flexibility and variety of volunteer opportunities offered and that every day at HAVEN is a new adventure!
Fun Facts: Carol has a passion for cooking and is always trying new recipes. She loves seeing the smile her food brings people when they try her meals. She loves all types of Asian noodle dishes but her favorites are pho and khao piak. Yum!
Apply today!
We love our volunteers!
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Crisis intervention on the 24-hour hotline
- Direct support to participants in our housing programs and drop-in offices (Chico and Oroville)
- Assistance in the Children’s Program
- Legal advocacy and court accompaniment
- Educational groups for HAVEN residents
- Providing information at community events
- Administrative assistance
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Minimum commitment of 6 months and approximately 4 hours per week
- Completion of 40-hour domestic violence crisis intervention counselor training (CA Evidence Code 1037.1)
- Completion of screening and background check
- Participation in continuing education
If you are interested in volunteering with Catalyst, please review the Volunteer Job Description and the August Training Schedule. Then complete the online application by clicking the link below. Please note that during the application process, you will be prompted to agree to the responsibilities listed in the job description and to the training dates listed in the schedule.
Training is required for all new volunteers, interns, and staff. Class space is limited to 20 total participants. Apply as soon as possible. Interview is required.