Volunteer
I want to donate my time to help people in my community affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.
Volunteer of the Month
Kaitlyn
Featured Volunteer of the Month: December 2024
Volunteer Start Date: July 2024
Time Served: 143 Hours
Kaitlyn is currently attending California State University Chico and is finishing up the last year of her bachelor’s degree in psychology, with a minor in child development. Kaitlyn splits her time between volunteering at Catalyst, working at Dutch Bros, being an active member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, and running for the Chico State track team.
Kaitlyn decided to choose Catalyst as the organization she wanted to intern with for her school requirement. When Kaitlyn was asked the questions: why did you choose to intern with Catalyst? She responded by saying “I wanted to be an intern at Catalyst because I believe that survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault should have a nonjudgemental place to reach out, that is welcoming to people from all different backgrounds. I believe everyone deserves love that doesn’t hurt and I feel lucky to be volunteering at a place that fosters this belief.”
Kaitlyn says her most memorable part of interning with Catalyst is the daily interactions she gets to have while supporting people staying at HAVEN Shelter. She also really enjoys being a part of community tabling events and helping with special events put on at the shelter, such as, the Halloween Carnival and HAVEN Thanksgiving Dinner.
Fun Facts: Fun Facts: Kaitlyn’s favorite foods include sushi from Big Tuna or different types of pasta dishes. Her favorite way to spend her free time (if she is not working out) is by painting or going on some sort of adventure/hiking. Kaitlyn is currently applying to graduate school, and her future goal is to either work as a sports psychologist or become a therapist that specializes in attachment styles.
𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗞𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗹𝘆𝗻, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 – 𝘄𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘁!
We love our volunteers!
Summer 2024 Class of Volunteers
Next Training Opportunity: Winter 2025
6 Week In-Person Evening Training
Chico, CA
January 7th – February 13th
Tuesdays – Thursdays
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM, 15 minute break
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Crisis intervention on the 24-hour hotline;
- Direct support to participants in our housing programs and drop-in offices (Chico and Oroville);
- On-call Sexual Assault Forensic Exam accompaniment;
- Assistance in the Children’s Program;
- Legal advocacy and court accompaniment;
- Educational groups for HAVEN residents;
- Providing information at community events;
- Administrative assistance.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- A minimum commitment of 6 service hours per week for no less than 6 months (volunteers are
welcomed and encouraged to continue with the program after 6 months); - Completion of 65-hour domestic violence and sexual assault counselor training (CA Evidence Codes 1037.1 & 1035.2);
- Completion of screening and background check;
- Participation in 8-hours continuing education per year offered by Catalyst.
If you are interested in volunteering with Catalyst, please review the Volunteer Job Description and the Volunteer Training Schedule, then complete the online application by clicking the link below. Please note that during the application process, you will be prompted to agree to the responsibilities listed in the job description and to the training dates listed in the schedule.
Training is required for all new volunteers, interns, and staff. Class space is limited to 20 total participants. Apply as soon as possible. Interview is required.
