Volunteer

Do you want to make a difference?

Concerned about violence in our community?

Interested in supporting others?

Want to be a part of the solution?

YOU CAN HELP…VOLUNTEER!

Valley Crisis Center has a long history of encouraging volunteers to contribute to our success. Volunteers bring needed skills and extra support that isn’t always available due to limited funds and staff availability.

You can help us in two ways, as a Crisis Counselor, and as a volunteer

Crisis Counselors provide client contact services such as:

Client Counseling
Legal Advocacy
Court Accompaniment
Mediation Accompaniment
Social Services Advocacy
Client Transportation
Crisis Line Coverage
Art Group Facilitation
Office Administration/Reception
Shelter Assistance

In order to volunteer in direct services, you must successfully complete 75 hours of training for a Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Certification. These training’s will ensure that you have the fundamental skills necessary to be effective, and knowledge of the legal framework underlying our work.

Volunteers help us with the vital community outreach, fundraising and facility upkeep needs at our main office, the shelters, and the community at large. You can contribute in a support role with the following activities:

Violence Prevention work with Youth
Fundraising
Donation screening and organizing
Advertising and communications
Supply runs
Yard work at the shelters
Light maintenance/handyman work

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our Crisis Counselor Application (this Word Document may not be compatible with some screen readers) and submit it along with your resume via email:

riley@alliance4you.org or call (209) 725-7900, or please stop by our main office at 1960 P Street, Merced CA 95340 or Our Los Banos Location at 545 J Street, Los Banos CA 93635.

Valley Crisis Center holds 2 trainings a year, during the first part of the year, and during the summer.

Groups

If volunteering doesn’t fit your schedule, we always need guest speakers at our kids group!

We need people from:Law EnforcementFire DepartmentAmbulance Services

Want to volunteer but can’t attend our 80 hour training? Are you interested in event planning and fundraising?

Then there is an opportunity for you! We’re currently looking for people to join our fundraising team, the Friends of Valley Crisis Center (Friends of VCC). We’re looking for individuals who wants to make a difference in our community, with plenty of ideas and get up and go to bring to the table.

No prior experience is necessary, just a passion for our community!

If you are interested in applying, please complete this form (this PDF may not be compatible with some screen readers) and email it to cesilie@alliance4you.org with the subject line Friends of VCC application. No need to attach resume or cover letter.

“We provide hope, support and recovery for those who are or who have been victims.”

Learn How You CAN HELP

Volunteer

Concerned about violence in our community?

Groups

Want to volunteer but can’t attend our 80 hour training? Are you interested in event planning and fundraising?

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