Trevor Volunteer Crisis Counselors go through a 40-hour virtual training over the course of 10 weeks that covers counseling skills, LGBTQ identity, the structure of a conversation on our crisis services, and relevant policies, procedures and protocols to prepare them to speak with young people in crisis who reach out on our free, confidential, and…
Docents play a vital role in the success of the Garden Tour. They are ambassadors on behalf of the Theodore Payne Foundation, and provide an interpretive element for garden visitors. Docents welcome tour attendees, and talk about the beauty,practicality and environmental benefits of gardening with California natives.
Horticulture Volunteers assist with tasks that support Production, Sales Yard and Seed Departments to model horticulture practices. Volunteers help maintain the grounds of invasive weeds and non-native vegetation, the native plants throughout our gardens, and properly label and move plants into the nursery. The tasks are labor intensive that require attentiveness, working outdoors, heavy lifting,…
Bookstore volunteers welcome customers and assist them with the purchase of books, plants and other merchandise. They also receive and stock merchandise, answer phones and help keep the store looking well stocked and attractive. Bookstore volunteers duties vary but will generally include sitting and standing for extended periods of time, bending, reaching overhead, lifting, handling…
We host project days to help keep our barn and property in top condition.
Our volunteers make the Prison Library Project possible. They read inmate letters, select books and prepare books to be mailed. Each letter is a chance to connect someone “inside” with the community. Students are welcome to volunteer, however, we do require student volunteers to be 16 or over to join the Prison Library Project.
Volunteer at our TNR Empowerment Center helping care for cats and kittens along with organizing and cleaning.
As a counselor/advocate volunteer you will answer hotline phone calls, provide crisis intervention counseling, complete shelter intakes and/or provide appropriate referrals, provide age-appropriate activities and supervision for children, provide support and knowledge on varying topics including domestic violence, self-esteem, life skills, & parenting, and input data during hotline calls and/or case management notes.
Represent Su Casa at various community events including health fairs, fundraisers, and educational events. Share information about Su Casa’s services with community members and engage the public in a dialogue about domestic violence.
This volunteer organizes donations including food and clothing.