Volunteer
SAVE relies on volunteers to help us with our mission of promoting alternatives to family violence. Last year, volunteers donated more than 1200 hours of their valuable time. There are several opportunities to volunteer with SAVE. Contact the Community Office for more information.
Office work – Assist with data entry, filing, copying, phone calls, formatting documents, miscellaneous administrative tasks. MS-Office software knowledge a plus. Students and senior citizens are encouraged to apply.
Special Events – Solicit donations and help with administrative tasks.
Speaker’s Bureau/Community Outreach – Present to local organizations and groups about domestic violence and SAVE. Staff a table at health fairs and employee fairs. Also contact groups to arrange and schedule presentation.
If you would like to volunteer for office work, special events/fundraising, or speaker's bureau/community outreach, complete a volunteer application and volunteer agreement. Mail/fax/or deliver to the SAVE community office. You will be contacted soon after the application is received. NOTE: If you would like to work directly with clients as a direct services volunteer, please read the information below and download the “Direct Services Volunteer Application,” instead.
Board of Directors – SAVE is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors. Diverse individuals with a variety of skills, knowledge, and experience are regularly recruited to join the Board.
Direct Service – State law requires volunteers to complete a 40-hour domestic violence counselor training course before working directly with domestic violence clients. SAVE offers this training several times a year. Once certified, volunteers can answer our 24-hour crisis hotline, co-facilitate support groups, help at our emergency shelter, work with children, or assist at a Temporary Restraining Order clinic.
Domestic Violence Counselor Training
Domestic violence affects hundreds of thousands of women, men, and children each year. Due to state budget cuts, many victims no longer have access to resources that may help them or save their lives.
You can help by becoming a Domestic Violence Counselor certified in the state of California. State law requires individuals to complete 40 hours of Domestic Violence Counselor Training before they can work directly with domestic violence victims.
SAVE’s next 40-Hour Training Session begins March 2nd, and we would like for you to join us!
The dates for our next 40-hour training are:
March 2: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
March 9:: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
March 16: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
March 23: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
March 30: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
April 6: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
April 13: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
If you wish to participate in this training, you must be available for ALL the dates listed above. Make-ups are only available on a case-to-case basis and are extremely difficult. Participation in the entire 40 hours of training is required in order to work as a direct service volunteer at SAVE. Note that the time we have allotted exceeds 40 hours, but attendance at all sessions is required to gain practical experience, as well.
Our training is reserved for applicants looking to volunteer with SAVE post-training.
Applicants who are seeking the 40-hour training for other purposes are still welcome to attend, as the training will cover all the required information for 40-hour certification; however spaces will be limited. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
Training Topics:
You will be trained in the following areas:
Overview of Domestic Violence, Legal Issues Surrounding Domestic Violence, Housing, Public Assistance and Financial Resources, Peer Counseling and Crisis Intervention, the Effects of Violence on Children, Mental Health of Domestic Violence Victims and Cultural Competency.
Price:
SAVE’s 40-hour Training is $300 at full price for trainees who will not be volunteering with our agency. If you plan to be a volunteer, SAVE is able to offer the training to you at a reduced cost of $75, with the commitment to 100 hours of service. You will not receive your certificate until you have completed the full 100 hours through SAVE!
How to Sign Up:
To sign up for our upcoming training please complete the Training Registration Form (found below) and send it back to our office along with a check to: Attn: Erin Daly, SAVE, 1900 Mowry Ave, Ste. 204 Fremont, CA 94538.
If you plan to volunteer with our agency you must also complete the 40-Hour Training Volunteer Application and Volunteer Application Addendum (found below).
Call our office at 510-574-2250 or e-mail our volunteer coordinator, Erin Daly, at volunteer@save-dv.org for more information or to sign up.
Fax Number: 510-574-2252
Registration Material:
- Training Registration Form (All applicants)
- 40-Hour Training Volunteer Application (Volunteers for SAVE only)
Note: scholarships are available on a limited basis. Please contact our office if you would like to participate in training and the fee is an issue.
We are all capable of minimizing the level of domestic violence that victims experience in their lives. We hope to see you there!