Volunteer Program Training Details

After you have been selected for a volunteer position you will need to fulfill the following training requirements. Core training happens 3 times a year (Winter, Spring and Fall)

Training will be held HYBRID starting September 2024 for all CORE & Specialized Program training. Please note: you must attend and/or watch ALL of the training components.

Video trainings: Once you’ve been selected you will receive a link to approximately 10 hours of video trainings. These can be watched on your own time but must be completed prior to the core training.

Core training: This training provides basic information about SafeHouse Center and working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Mandatory CORE Training:

Spring Dates (VIRTUAL)
Thursday, May 16 , 6-9pm
Friday, May 17, 6-9pm
Saturday, May 18, 9am-5pm
Sunday, May 19, 9am-5pm

Fall Dates (HYBRID)
Thursday, September 19 , 6-9pm (Virtual)
Friday, September 20, 6-9pm (Virtual)
Saturday, September 21, 9am-5pm (In-Person)
Sunday, September 22, 9am-5pm (In-Person)

Specialized program training: These training sessions are geared to the specific volunteer position you are assigned to.

Fall Mandatory Program Training:

Shelter Facility Care – Saturday September 28 9am-4pm (In-person)
In-Office Training Oct 1 week one 4 hour shift

Children’s Program – Saturday September 28 & Sunday September 29, 9am-5pm (in person)
In-Office Training Oct 1 one 4.5 hour shift

Response Team – September 28 & 29, 9am-5pm (Virtual)

Helpline- Friday September 27 9am-5pm (Virtual) and Saturday September 28 9am-4pm (in-person)
In-Office Training the week of Oct 1 one 4 hour shift each week