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Volunteers providing direct support to victims and survivors of domestic violence are required to complete 40-hour domestic violence crisis counselor certification training as mandated by the state of California (CA Evidence Code 1037.1)

Westside Domestic Violence Shelter Values Volunteers!

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Your community needs you! Just giving 10 minutes of time can make the difference in someone's entire life. We are looking for anyone with a caring heart and a passion they want to share with the women and children in need of hope and a new life. 

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our volunteer application here or call (530) 865-4899 to speak with staff. 
Thank you! 

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Volunteer Projects

We encourage volunteers to follow their passion and introduce projects and groups that bring healing and education. Whether your passion is yoga, cooking, art, music, sewing...we welcome it all!  Below are just some examples of some ways to help at the Westside but the possibilities are endless! 

Child Development 

Implement activities, projects, and groups for children  

Being a strong support system for youth and children who reside at the shelter

Community Garden

Create and maintain a community garden and to educate on sustainability

​Teach women and children how to cook meals with fruits and vegetables from the garden 

Group Facilitation

Empower women and children who reside at the shelter

Provide psycho-education on life skills, creative expression, physical activities, and much more!

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Check out just ONE of our amazing Volunteer Projects!

Volunteers from the Willows Kiwanis Club helped construct a playground for children residing at the shelter. It was a 4 day-project of hard work and fun. It is an amazing addition to our program and will be enjoyed by many children to come. Westside thanks you!