Volunteer
Tri-Valley Haven’s Volunteer Program provides satisfaction and fulfillment. Volunteering your time can be one of the best gifts you ever give to yourself. The Haven thrives on its diverse mix of volunteers who work selflessly and tirelessly to offer a kind word, a helping hand or a warm hug. Whether you are fielding calls on the crisis line, advocating for survivors, taking care of children, distributing food or working at the Thrift Store, you are helping us build a world without poverty and violence.
Spring Volunteer Training
Approved by the State of California, Tri-Valley Haven’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate Training is considered a premier course of instruction in the field of crisis counseling. The Haven’s next 70-hour volunteer training course will begin on Tuesday, January 24th, and will finish at the end of March. Classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6:30-10:00 PM over Zoom.
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, participate in a pre-training interview, and pay a $140 training fee prior to the first class (training scholarships are available). All volunteers interested in providing direct crisis services with Tri-Valley Haven must undergo this training. Proof of vaccination, a Livescan background check, your driver’s license, auto insurance verification, and a confidentiality waiver are required. Volunteer applications are available at www.trivalleyhaven.org. The deadline to submit is Thursday, January 19, 2023. If you have questions, please contact our Communications Specialist, Samantha, at samantha@trivalleyhaven.org
Ready to Get Involved?
Join our Sprint Volunteer Training
Advocacy
Our core mission is to advocate for survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Homelessness. You can choose to field calls on the Crisis Line, be a part of SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) or assist at the Legal Clinic. You will provide in-person or phone support to clients seeking assistance. All volunteers are required to undergo an intensive 70-hr training that is facilitated by trained staff. At least one shift per month is required.
Food Pantry and Thrift Store
Love sorting, labeling, bagging and displaying? You might be our next organizing superstar. Plus, if interacting with people is your superpower, you will find plenty of opportunities for that as well. Both are conveniently located right next to each other on North Livermore Avenue.
Special Events
If volunteering regularly is not possible for you, pitch in at our special events like Pace for Peace, Mony Nop Turkey Drop, Gingerbread house, Holiday distribution and other events.
Teen Volunteers
Whether you have a passion for public service or need hours for school, we welcome teen volunteers and youth groups (16 and over only) at the food pantry and thrift store.
Access Available Shifts for Registered Volunteers
Advocacy Training
Twice per year, Tri-Valley Haven facilitates an intensive 70 hour advocacy training online. The next training is begins Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 and is required of DV and SA advocates. If you need your certification, please fill out a volunteer application; if you are an outside agency please email development@trivalleyhaven.org
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the process, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Shadab, at (925) 449-5845 ext. 2711, or via email at shadab@trivalleyhaven.org.
Crisis Calls
Pounds of Food Distributed
DV Bednights
Backpacks distributed
Connect with Us
Tri-Valley Haven Community Building:
3663 Pacific Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550
Counseling and Administrative Offices:
925.449.5845
Crisis Line:
1.800.884.8119
