Women’s Shelter Program Volunteer Opportunities
You can make a difference in someone’s life.
The Women’s Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County (WSP) would not be able to carry out its mission without the assistance of our many dedicated and generous volunteers. In the most recent fiscal year, the financial value of this in-kind assistance was valued at $282,860! Having a strong cadre of volunteers allows the agency to operate effectively and efficiently during difficult economic times. This support is also critical in leveraging additional financial support in the form of grants which require “in-kind matching funds”. Although you may not be able to contribute financial, the volunteering of your time ultimately assists the agency in obtaining additional sources of funding!
Most of the volunteer opportunities require a 40-hour training program. This 5 week, in-depth program covers the dynamics of intimate partner violence, teaches crisis counseling skills, and introduces the new volunteer to the responsibilities of the program that they have selected. No specific skills are required to be a volunteer. A strong desire and commitment to help victims of intimate partner violence and their children is an essential trait of a Women’s Shelter Program volunteer.
Crisis Intervention – Crisis intervention volunteers work hands on with the victims of intimate partner violence and their children. Duties of this position include: carrying a pager or cell phone to respond to incoming crisis calls after normal business hours or on weekends and holidays, actively listening to women in crisis, answering questions regarding Women’s Shelter Program services and transporting victims to the shelter when required. A valid driver’s license and current car insurance are required to participate in this volunteer program.
CHAT- CHAT stands for Child Abuse Treatment Program. CHAT volunteers assist Children Service Providers and may provide transports for children who need to get to and from counseling. This volunteer opportunity may also include childcare at a counseling site.
Our talented volunteers are an essential and very valued part of the Women’s Shelter Program. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call (805) 781-6401 x 202 for information or download the pdf below and email it to beth@womensshelterslo.org
Professional In-Kind Volunteer Services
In addition to 40-hour certified crisis intervention and CHAT volunteers, the agency also utilizes the specialized talents of various professionals in the community. The agency conducts ongoing “Learning Workshops” for clients in which financial experts, attorneys, housing specialists and others are able to impart valuable knowledge to agency clients striving for self-sufficiency. Other examples of valuable specialized services include medical assessment and legal assistance. If you would like to volunteer your professional services in some capacity, please contact us!
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