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Crisis Line Volunteer
Become a Certified Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor on the Rape Crisis Center crisis line. If you’re looking for a chance to make a direct personal impact with sexual assault survivors, consider becoming a volunteer with Community Violence Solutions. Our 55-hour state approved course provides you with the skills to join the team on the Rape Crisis Center’s 24-hour crisis line as a volunteer sexual assault victim counselor. You’ll take weekly shifts at home and respond in person to assist child and adult victims of sexual violence. For more information and dates of upcoming trainings contact cpeterson@cvsolutions.org or call 510-307-4121.
Youth Training and Leadership
Join our high energy Prevention & Outreach team by volunteering for our summer internship program. Youth volunteers of this program shadow classroom volunteers, attend trainings, and offer youth perspective to the annual review of all curriculum. Contact lgonzalez@cvsolutions.org or 510-307-4118.
Community Outreach
Use your public speaking skills to reach community service groups and faith-based organizations in order to inform the community about the services of Community Violence Services and the importance of working together to address the issue of sexual assault. For more information contact cpeterson@cvsolutions.org or 510-307-4121.
Member, Board of Directors
Become a leadership volunteer by joining the Community Violence Solutions Board of Directors. The board serves with the executive team of the agency to provide governance and fundraising while participating as a community ambassador. If you would like to be a part of this dynamic service organization, view our Board of Directors job description. For more information you may also contact cpeterson@cvsolutions.org or 510-307-4121.
Single-time Volunteer Opportunities
- Host an event on behalf of Community Violence Solutions
- Helping to plan our fundraising events
- Administrative Support (various types of clerical and facility upkeep tasks)
For more information contact cpeterson@cvsolutions.org or 510-307-4121.
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Our crisis hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.