Volunteer
I want to donate my time to help people in my community affected by domestic violence.
Volunteer of the Month
Violeta
Featured Volunteer of the Month: August 2022
Volunteer Start Date: August 2021
Time Served: 145 Hours
After graduating with her Bachelor’s in Psychological & Brain Sciences, Violeta decided to devote a year to volunteering and exploring her interests. She immediately thought of Catalyst! She wanted to directly support domestic violence survivors and help create safe spaces for them in the community. Violeta spent the majority of her time volunteering at the emergency shelter and answering calls on the crisis line. Recently, Violeta has shifted to tabling at outreach events and bringing Catalyst’s message to the community. Violeta starts graduate school this summer and is excited to earn her Master’s in Forensic Psychology!
Fun Facts: Violeta is half Ecuadorian and growing up she spent the majority of her school breaks in South America. She’s is grateful for the memories she created traveling and visiting with family.
Next Training Opportunity
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 September 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.
If you have further questions, please contact Michelle, our Volunteer Program Coordinator at 343-7798 or email her at michelle@catalystdvservices.org.
