We offer many ways to be involved with CPAF.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Chatline Program
The Chatline Program is a newly introduced program to CPAF, in addition to the 24-hour crisis hotline. This platform provides a space to support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through an online chat box on CPAF’s website. Chatline volunteers are trained to respond to messages through the online chat platform.
Language Need: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai
Commitment: 3.5 hours of Decoding Language and Cultural Training; 2 hours of Chatline Orientation; 2 hour shifts available weekly or monthly, Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
VOLUNTEER HOTLINE COUNSELOR
Volunteer Counselors are trained to answer calls coming in to our 24-hour crisis hotline including providing referrals, emotional support, and trauma-informed care to callers.
Commitment: Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Advocate Training; 3 hours of hotline orientation & shadowing; 2 hour shifts available weekly or monthly, Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
LANGUAGE BANK VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are trained to provide interpretation for mono-lingual or limited-English speaking clients, and to translate service agency forms or documents. Volunteers also help CPAF create or translate campaigns into API languages such as our "Love is..." campaign for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
Language Need: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese
Commitment: 3.5 hours of Decoding Language & Culture Training; regular remote and/or in-person availability
Outreach & Events Volunteer
Volunteers help staff information tables at community events, plan or host volunteer & donor gatherings, canvass neighborhood businesses, connect CPAF to in-language media outlets, create or write social media & online content, and much more!
Commitment: 2 hour outreach orientation; 1-2 volunteer hours per month
Child Care Volunteer
Volunteers help provide childcare at CPAF's shelters. They spend time reading, drawing, and playing--following the child's lead and engaging their interests! Child care volunteers play a critical role in supporting children who have experienced loss and trauma.
Commitment: Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Advocate Training; 2 hour shelter orientation; 2-4 hours monthly on weekdays, evenings, and/or weekends
Digital Advocate
Volunteers follow CPAF's social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and they regularly share content and calls to action with their personal networks. Got an idea for a blog post or art work related to healing, justice, domestic violence, sexual assault, or self-care? We'd love to share it via our platforms!
Commitment: Follow or like CPAF's social media accounts; 15-20 minutes weekly