Volunteer
I want to donate my time to help people in my community affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.
Volunteer of the Month
Emma
Featured Volunteer of the Month: January 2024
Volunteer Start Date: August 2023
Time Served: 111 Hours
Emma joined Catalyst as a Child Development Intern. Emma spends the majority of her time supporting families receiving emergency shelter services. She helps with welcomes, performs daily safety checks, and sorts donations. She has also been involved with outreach during community tabling events. Emma provided support during Domestic Violence Awareness Month helping with Flowers on the Creek and the Safe HAVEN Showcase. She also helped collect donations during our annual KZFR Radio Phone Pledge. We are thankful for Emma’s investment of time and her willingness to grow in the field of domestic violence!
Fun Facts: Fun Facts: Emma loves to cook, watch movies, read a good book, and go on Pinterest. When she is not interning, she enjoys spending time with her partner and her twin!
Next Training Opportunity: Summer 2024
July 30th-August 22nd, Tuesday-Thursday, 9:30-4:30 PM in-person at our Chico Business Office.
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);
- On-call Sexual Assault Forensic Exam accompaniment;
- 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:
- A minimum commitment of 6 service hours per week for no less than 6 months (volunteers are
welcomed and encouraged to continue with the program after 6 months); - Completion of 65-hour domestic violence and sexual assault counselor training (CA Evidence Codes 1037.1 & 1035.2);
- Completion of screening and background check;
- Participation in 8-hours continuing education per year offered by Catalyst.
If you are interested in volunteering with Catalyst, please review the Volunteer Job Description and the Volunteer 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.