Opportunities From: United Way of Tulare County

Volunteer: Sexual Assault Victim Counselor

Our sexual assault crisis counselors provide supportive counseling, information and referrals, and advocacy services to victims of sexual assault and their significant others.

Availability

Evenings, weekends, holidays;   2 shifts per month, on-call; 12 hours or 24 hours  May respond in person to Visalia, CA for forensic exams when needed

Requirements

19 years or older 

8-week Dual Crisis Counselor Training 

On-call, remote with in-person response in Visalia, CA

Screening Process

Interview w/ Volunteer Coordinator  DOJ Background Clearance  Valid DL, proof of auto insurance

Agency: Family Services of Tulare County

Our sexual assault crisis counselors provide supportive counseling, information and referrals, and advocacy services to victims of sexual assault and their significant others.

Availability

Evenings, weekends, holidays;   2 shifts per month, on-call; 12 hours or 24 hours  May respond in person to Visalia, CA for forensic exams when needed

Requirements

19 years or older 

8-week Dual Crisis Counselor Training 

On-call, remote with in-person response in Visalia, CA

Screening Process

Interview w/ Volunteer Coordinator  DOJ Background Clearance  Valid DL, proof of auto insurance

Agency: Family Services of Tulare County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 93292

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Domestic Violence Crisis Counselor

Our domestic violence crisis counselors provide supportive counseling, information, referrals, and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence.

Availability

Afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays 

4 hour shifts; multiple shifts per month based on availability 

Requirements 

19 years or older 

8-week Dual Crisis Counselor Training  

On-site at shelter in Visalia, CA

Screening Process

Interview w/ Volunteer Coordinator 

DOJ Background Clearance 

Valid DL, proof of auto insurance, & DMV record 

Agency: Family Services of Tulare County

Our domestic violence crisis counselors provide supportive counseling, information, referrals, and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence.

Availability

Afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays 

4 hour shifts; multiple shifts per month based on availability 

Requirements 

19 years or older 

8-week Dual Crisis Counselor Training  

On-site at shelter in Visalia, CA

Screening Process

Interview w/ Volunteer Coordinator 

DOJ Background Clearance 

Valid DL, proof of auto insurance, & DMV record 

Agency: Family Services of Tulare County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 93292

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Food Distribution Volunteer

General Description: 

Join our Goshen Family Center team as a volunteer at our distributions throughout the year. Volunteers are essential to Family Services of Tulare County. This is an unpaid, part-time volunteer position.

Commitment Required: 

Help at one distribution or help out on a regular basis. Length of commitment is flexible.   Fill out our general liability form.

Monthly Distributions:

Food Distributions- Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 8:30 am to 11:30 amDiaper Distributions- Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 8:30 am to 11:30 am

Duties and responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities vary depending on distribution, but could include:

Setting up distribution, setting up tables, canopies, chairs, preparing food bags, unloading prior distribution food or diapers.  Loading food bags/diapers into vehicles. Cleaning up after distribution.  This includes moving tables, canopies, food bags, canned food, diaper boxes and picking up trash.

Duties may vary as needs arise and/or change.

Qualifications: 

Must be at least 16 years of age to volunteer at distributions. Able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time, lift and carry 30 pounds, and communicate clearly. Be able to work outdoors in all types of weather. Must enjoy working with people and have a customer service mindset. Able to take direction from staff and lead volunteers. Have reliable transportation and means of communication (i.e. cell phone)

Screening Requirements and Process

Must turn in liability form before volunteering.

Agency: Family Services of Tulare County

General Description: 

Join our Goshen Family Center team as a volunteer at our distributions throughout the year. Volunteers are essential to Family Services of Tulare County. This is an unpaid, part-time volunteer position.

Commitment Required: 

Help at one distribution or help out on a regular basis. Length of commitment is flexible.   Fill out our general liability form.

Monthly Distributions:

Food Distributions- Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 8:30 am to 11:30 amDiaper Distributions- Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 8:30 am to 11:30 am

Duties and responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities vary depending on distribution, but could include:

Setting up distribution, setting up tables, canopies, chairs, preparing food bags, unloading prior distribution food or diapers.  Loading food bags/diapers into vehicles. Cleaning up after distribution.  This includes moving tables, canopies, food bags, canned food, diaper boxes and picking up trash.

Duties may vary as needs arise and/or change.

Qualifications: 

Must be at least 16 years of age to volunteer at distributions. Able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time, lift and carry 30 pounds, and communicate clearly. Be able to work outdoors in all types of weather. Must enjoy working with people and have a customer service mindset. Able to take direction from staff and lead volunteers. Have reliable transportation and means of communication (i.e. cell phone)

Screening Requirements and Process

Must turn in liability form before volunteering.

Agency: Family Services of Tulare County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 93291

Allow Groups: Yes