In order to work with the women in our programs, volunteers are required to take a state mandated 40-hour training. We offer this training twice a year. If you work only in the Children’s Program we offer four Children’s Trainings in January, April, July and October. Those classes are offered on Monday night from 6-9pm.

The 40-hour training will offer you the following opportunities:

Work on the Emergency Shelter Hotline
Monday- Thursdays 9-9
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 9-5

Work with Legal Advocate in Human Options’ Community Resource Center
9-5 Monday-Friday

Human Options’ Children’s Programs
(Children’s Training only requirement) Shelter
Preschool – 9-12 or 2-4:30
Monday-Thursday
Tutor – 2:30-4:30
Monday-Thursday

Second Step
Tuesday and Thursday
6-8:30pm – group activities with children from toddlers-teens

Classy Seconds Resale Boutique
Volunteer in our gently used clothing store and you will receive on the job training
Hours – Monday –Saturday 10-5


Volunteer opportunities with no training requirements
Handyman
Adopt an apartment at Second Step to decorate
Adopt a family at Christmas
Lawyers – to work pro bono
Dentists – to help families with dental care
Work at our Administrative office with mailings and answering phones

April 2008

Human Options: Alternatives for abused Women and Children, a non-profit Agency dedicated to preventing family violence, is holding a 40-hour state mandated workshop for anyone wishing to work with the victims of domestic violence. This workshop will provide the attendees with the most current and expansive information on this issue.

Schedule: Fridays and Saturdays 8:30-4:30

Friday	April 4	Introduction Overview of Domestic Violence*
Saturday	April 5	Court System & Legal Advocacy Clinical Issues
Friday	April 11	Counseling Skills Personal Empowerment Program Social Services & Case Management
Saturday	April 12	Children’s Training Crisis Hotline Training
Friday	April 18	Serving Diverse Populations I Serving Diverse Populations II
Saturday	April 19	Family Violence in Later Life Batterer’s Intervention-Techniques & Programs

The workshop will be held at the University of Southern California , Orange County Campus. Located at 2300 Michelson Drive , Irvine , CA 92612 .

Early Registration Deadline: April 1: $100 - After April 1: $125

Please mail your check to Human Options, P.O. Box 53745 , Irvine , CA 92619 . Attention: Gael Libby

Upon completion you will receive certification as mandated California Evidence Code Section 1037.1.

*Offering 3 CEU’s for this class at an additional cost of $30.