Volunteer
I want to donate my time to help people in my community affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.
Volunteer of the Month
Stephanie
Featured Volunteer of the Month: October 2024
Volunteer Start Date: January 2024
Time Served: 204 Hours
Stephanie recently graduated from Chico State with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. This fall, she’s continuing her education in Chico State’s Master’s program for Public Administration with a concentration in Criminal Justice. Stephanie’s passion for supporting survivors of intimate partner violence stems from personal experience—several of her family members are survivors. Witnessing the barriers they faced due to a lack of accessible resources inspired her to volunteer at Catalyst and advocate for others in her community.
During her internship, Stephanie has answered countless crisis hotline calls, providing essential support to those in need. She’s also taken part in community outreach events, raising awareness about Catalyst’s services. Her favorite volunteering moments have been helping with special events for participants in the HAVEN Shelter, including their children. Stephanie was instrumental in the success of both the recent Water Day and HAVEN Olympics, where her hard work and dedication shone through.
From all of us at Catalyst: thank you, Stephanie! Your incredible volunteer efforts are deeply appreciated.
Fun Facts: Fun Facts: Stephanie is a music lover, with last year’s Spotify Wrapped clocking in at nearly 100,000 minutes of listening time! She also enjoys watching Korean and Chinese drama series and attending live concerts. One of her favorite foods is her mom’s homemade tamales, especially during winter. In her free time, Stephanie loves to relax by reading a good book or spending quality time with loved ones. She’s also currently learning Italian!
Next Training Opportunity: Winter 2025
Dates TBD. Apply today and you will be contacted when dates are confirmed.
We love our volunteers!
Summer 2024 Class of Volunteers
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.
