Your hours make the difference.
We run 24/7 because volunteers run 24/7. Hotline, shelter, court accompaniment, support for children of survivors in residence, admin. You provide the commitment hours. We provide the training.
Hotline Advocate
Answer our 24/7 crisis line. You will be the first voice a survivor hears. 40-hour DV training required. Minimum 4 hours per week.
Shelter Support
On-site at our emergency shelter. Intake support, meal preparation, evening coverage. You make the shelter run.
Court Accompaniment
Sit beside survivors through protective order hearings, custody proceedings, and criminal court.
Support for Children in Residence
Help maintain safe, consistent environments for children living alongside their parent or guardian survivors at our residential sites. Includes presence in child-appropriate shared spaces, back-up to consistent advocate relationships, and support for parents in managing school and appointment logistics. Not therapy, not tutoring, not childcare. Basic support that lets parents lead.
Admin & Systems
Data entry, client records, translation and interpretation, grant writing, and research. Remote-friendly. Background check & 40-Hour Training may apply.
Event Volunteer
Community event support. Help with one-time outreach events, tabling, and seasonal volunteer pushes throughout the year. Orientation provided as needed.
California’s required DV advocate training. We run it.
California law requires 40 hours of certified training before any advocate can provide direct services. Rainbow Services delivers this training to our volunteers and to community members pursuing careers in advocacy, social work, and law.
The curriculum covers domestic violence dynamics, trauma-informed care, safety planning, legal remedies, and mandatory reporting. It takes place over five to six sessions and concludes with a state-recognized certificate valid across California.
Tuition: $150. Full and partial waivers are available. Cost is never a barrier.
Training schedule & registration →