Volunteer!

The YWCA Support Network is working to empower our diverse community to live free of domestic violence. Can you help?

We are looking for inexperienced and experienced compassionate and caring individuals to join our dedicated team. Make a difference and give back to your community by volunteering.

Domestic Violence Counselor Opportunities

• Bilingual Shelter Support Persons
• Bilingual Crisis Line Counselors
• Bilingual Court Resource Specialists
• Bilingual Court Support Persons
• Bilingual Children's Activity Volunteers
• Bilingual La Familia Associate
• Shelter Support Persons
• Crisis Line Counselors
• Court Resource Specialists
• Court Support Persons
• Children's Activity Volunters

Completion of the state-mandated 40 hr. Domestic Violence Counselor Training is a legal prerequisite to volunteering for these opportunities.YWCA Support Network hosts trainings twice a year in the spring and fall.

"Bilingual" refers to Spanish/English. Individuals with or without other language skills are also welcome.

Behind-the-Scenes Opportunities

• Bilingual Volunteer Receptionist
• Bilingual Outreach Associate
• Bilingual Outreach Coordination Assistant
• Bilingual Volunteer Program Associate
• Fundraising Club Co-Lead
• Shelter Maintenance Coordinator
• Volunteer Receptionist
• Outreach Associate
• Outreach Coordination Assistant
• Volunteer Program Associate
• In-Kind Donations Associate
• Cell Phone Drive Associate
• Event Volunteers

New opportunities are continually being created; not all opportunities are open at all times.

The minimum age to volunteer is 16 years; guardian/parental consent is required for 16-18 year olds.

Interested and available to volunteer?

To request information on YWCA Support Network's Volunteer Opportunities, a Volunteer Application Form, and details of the 40 hr. Domestic Violence Counselor Trainings, contact:

Lorraine Michelle, Volunteer Program Director

E-mail: volunteer@supportnetwork.org

Tel: 408-541-6100 x 117.

For a prompt response, please include your e-mail address, telephone number and home mailing address in your message.