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 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 13 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.

Direct service volunteers must complete all CORE training and non-direct service volunteers must complete part of CORE training.

Mandatory CORE Training:

Fall Dates
Thursday, September 18 , 6-9pm (Virtual)
Friday, September 19, 6-9pm (Virtual)
Saturday, September 20, 9am-5pm (In-Person)
Sunday, September 21, 9am-5pm (In-Person)

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

Support Group: Saturday, 9/27, 9a-4p and Sunday 9/28 9a-4p

Response Team: Saturday, 9/27, (in- person) 9a-4p and Sunday 9/28 (Virtual) 9a-2p

Helpline: Friday, 9/26, 9am-4pm (Virtual) ,  Saturday, 9/27, 9am-4pm (in-person)
One 4-hour shift In-office training will be during: 
week 1: 9/29-10/03
week 2: 10/06-10/10

Shelter: Saturday, 9/27, 9am-4pm (in-person) 
One 4-hour shift In-office training dates will be during:
week 1: 9/29-10/03
week 2: 10/06-10/10

Children’s: Saturday, 9/27, 9am-4pm (in-person) , Sunday 9/28, 9am-4pm (in-person) 
One 4-hour shift In-office training dates will be during:
week 1: 9/29-10/03