Organizations

A listing of community service opportunities available via non-profit and other organizations in the Greater Sacramento area.

Youth Crisis Line — Sacramento

Volunteer Crisis Counselors for the California Youth Crisis Line are needed. Counselors will Listen to California’s youth and families in need and provide resource referrals for struggles with suicide, depression, family dynamics, runaway youth and youth homelessness. This would be an especially relevant experience for any prehealth students who are interested in psychiatry or pediatrics—but also a great community service opportunity for anyone who is interested in helping our youth.

No experience is necessary; training will be provided. Because weekday, late evening and weekend shifts are available, this is a great opportunity for those who are busy with classes, work and other commitments. There will be an opportunity for lots of networking, continuing education, internship and community service.

TO APPLY: Application is available for download at www.youthcrisisline.org

MORE INFO: Please call (916) 340-0505 or email cycl@calyouth.org

WEAVE: Women Escaping a Violent Environment

“Domestic violence is the number one cause of emergency room visits by women.”

Mission Statement

To decrease victim trauma and promote recovery through effective counseling and advocacy programs in Sacramento County; to decrease the incidence of sexual assault and domestic violence; and to challenge and dispel societal myths which condone and perpetuate violence against women regionally, statewide and nationally.

WEAVE Services

WEAVE provides services to survivors of domestic violence and their families as well as survivors of sexual assault in Sacramento County. WEAVE offers a vast array of crisis intervention, advocacy and counseling programs.

Volunteer Services

Non-direct Services programs are the supportive activities instrumental in the success of WEAVE.

Opportunities Include:

• General Clerical Support – Including Computer Work & Data Entry,
• Interpreter Services,
• Special Events – Including Blues in the Park, Black & White Gala, Awareness Month Activities, etc.
• Work in our Retail Outlets Weave Thrift and Weave Works.

Requirements

You must complete an application and attend a one-time orientation.

2003 Volunteer Orientation Schedule in WEAVE Conference Room (6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m):

• October 7, 21;
• November 4, 18;
• December 2, 1.

Contact

Hank, Volunteer Coordinator at WEAVE
Phone: (916) 319-4914
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is WEAVE telephone number and contact name in case I should want to get a hold of them?

A: Telephone (916) 319-4914. Volunteer coordinator, newly appointed, is Hank. Website: www.weaveinc.org.

Q: Can men volunteer?

A: Absolutely! Both sexes may participate in any or all WEAVE events including one on one counseling if they wish to do it. I don’t know if this rule has been recently amended, but as we stand today there are no limitations in this regard.

Q: How often do I need to volunteer? Do I need to volunteer on a regular basis?

A: Your involvement is totally up to you. Of course consistency is appreciated, but not required. Plus, some of the events occur over a one to two day period so in this case consistency would not be necessary.

Q: What if I’m only available on weekends?

A: WEAVE is open on Saturdays on a limited basis and do need volunteers to help. Also, there are certain events, Charity Ball for example, that occur on a Saturday. In future, other events will take place on a Saturday giving you the opportunity to help.

Q: Do I need to fill out an application even if I’m only helping with a one-day event like Charity Ball?

A: Yes. Any person affiliated as a WEAVE volunteer is required to fill out an application, (it is matter of legalities and taxes). For those of you who haven’t completed an application you may fill one out as late as the day of the event. However, if you want to be involved in some of the non-direct services WEAVE offers it is highly recommended you complete an application soon.

Q: Will AMSA members only be allowed to volunteer for non-direct program?

A: Yes. In order to participate in some of the direct services you must be specially certified. If you are interested in gaining certification you may get in contact with WEAVE at any time to find out those details.

Q: What is non-direct involvement?

A: It involves certain programs that are “instrumental to WEAVE’s success” including:

• General Clerical Support,
• Special Events,
• Special/Outside Projects,
• WEAVE thrift store,
• WEAVE works store.