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HOW DO I BECOME A VOLUNTEER?

Call Haven House (626)564-8880 Ask for Lynda - Outreach Supervisor/Dir. of Volunteers.
We'll send you an application form and information.
Have a screening interview. Your selection will depend upon Haven House's needs and the commitment you are able to make (minimum commitment for consideration is at least 3 hours per week for at least 6 months.)
HAVEN HOUSE WELCOMES DIVERSITY AMONG ITS VOLUNTEERS. FORMERLY BATTERED WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!
Attend a 40-hour training. These trainings are scheduled approximately twice per year.
Sign a statement of confidentiality and have a recent test for tuberculosis.
Graduate students who require professional supervision for professional licensing will require additional interview with the Assistant Director and our Clinical Consultant.

HOTLINE COUNSELORS
24 hours, 7 days
Qualifications common sense, warmth, ability to empathize, calmness in crisis and reliability. We provide training - no experience necessary.

CHILDREN'S WORKERS
Must enjoy being with children in a group setting.
Prior experience is very helpful but not required*Volunteers provide a quality, supervised experience for children of all ages and backgrounds who have grown up with alcoholism and violence and who may have been battered or sexually abused.
Children's Program Supervisor will discuss with applicants the variety of experiences available in her component.

ADMINISTRATION
Telephone Reception - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Clerical - Assists with bookkeeping, typing, filing and large mailings.
Household Management - Assists with donations, food shopping, repairs, cleaning and yard work.
Donations Specialist - Seeks special items from stores, free tickets for events, etc.

ADVANCED VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Counselors for adults NOT in residence are required to spend 100 hours on our Hotline before being evaluated for face-to-face counseling or group facilitation, regardless of education/experience.
Community Education Speakers will be trained by the Outreach Program, usually following substantial Hotline experience.

SHARING WHAT YOU HAVE WITH THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF HAVEN HOUSE

Please call ahead before bringing your donations to Haven House. Ask for Elizabeth at (626)564-8880 between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Pick-up can only be provided in special cases.

PLEASE, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO ACCEPT DONATIONS THAT ARE IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.

WORKING APPLIANCES: Air conditioners, clocks, computers, dryers, freezers, heaters, lamps, ovens, radios, ranges, refrigerators, sewing machines, microwave ovens, televisions, typewriters, etc.

LINENS: Bedspreads, blankets, pillows and pillowcases, quilts, rubber sheets, sheets, tablecloths, towels, washcloths, etc.

TOILETRIES: Brushes, cleaning aids, combs, deodorant, detergents, disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, shampoo, skin lotion, soap, tampons, toothbrushes and paste

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE: Beds, carpeting, chairs, chests, cribs, kitchen sets, playpens, rugs, tables, etc.

HOUSEHOLD UTENSILS: Dishes, flatware, tumblers, cups, pots, pans, cleaning aids, etc.

OFFICE EQUIPMENT: Bookcases, chairs, desks, file cabinets, office clocks, pamphlet racks, tables, computer tables, notepads, paper, pens, pencils, etc.

FOOD: Canned food and other non-perishable food items

CLOTHING: Women's, infant's and children's and teen clothing in good condition. Because of limited storage space, we are sometimes unable to accept donations of used clothing. If that is the case, please call Friends Indeed (626) 797 6072. We have a working agreement with this agency, a program which distributes used clothing as a major activity. Your donations to them will benefit the women and children of Haven House.

MISCELLANEOUS: Car seats, plants, strollers, toys, and gift items for our moms.

FINANCIAL: Your gifts of money, property, insurance policies, bequests, stocks, bonds, etc. are tax-deductible. Please speak to Haven House Executive Director, Sheila Halfon, concerning financial donations.

YOU CAN ALSO HELP BY CALLING US IF YOU BECOME AWARE OF: Low-cost rental units available to women with children, child care services, entry-level jobs or trainee positions, entertainment events for families, etc.

SOME OTHER WAYS IN WHICH YOU CAN HELP