Volunteer
I want to donate my time to help people in my community affected by domestic violence.
Volunteer of the Month
Alika
Featured Volunteer of the Month: June 2021
Volunteer Start Date: January 2021
Time Served: 115 Hours
Alika is currently attending Chico State and majoring in psychology. Volunteering at Catalyst was recommended to her by an advisor. She was excited about the opportunity to get hands-on experience and learn more about domestic violence and how to support survivors. Alika spends most of her time at Catalyst connecting with people on the crisis hotline. She also really enjoys working on projects and helping clean and organize spaces to make the shelter a more welcoming environment.
Fun Facts: Alika’s favorite way to spend free time is with her loved ones. Whether it’s sharing a meal, playing board games, or having conversation, she cherishes that time. Alika also loves music and plays the piano, guitar, and ukulele. She enjoys creating all different kinds of art, she crafts and paints, and lets her creative energy flow!
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.