Volunteer
I want to donate my time to help people in my community affected by domestic violence.
Volunteer of the Month
Brooke
Featured Volunteer of the Month: November 2021
Volunteer Start Date: June 2021
Time Served: 105 Hours
Brooke recently graduated from Chico State with her Bachelor’s in Psychology and minor in Child Development. She has always been passionate about empowering and helping others which is what drew her to Catalyst. At the shelter, Brooke enjoys answering the crisis line and making meaningful connections with participants. She has also been a big help with community outreach, tabling at various events including the Pride Teen Dance and Pop-up Art Fair. She also helped distribute Catalyst flyers to local businesses during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We appreciate her hard work and endless energy!
Fun Facts: In her free time, you will find Brooke reading – she is well into her 15th book this year! Brooke is also into astrology. She enjoys studying birth charts and understanding the ways the planets and stars affect people’s lives on a daily basis. She also loves to cook, mostly plant-based meals. Her favorite dish is vegan mac and cheese with a ton of delicious veggies, yum!
Volunteer Next Summer!
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.