LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake Family Resource Center is offering a 65-hour dual domestic violence and sexual assault volunteer and response training to interested community members.
 
Beginning Saturday, July 30, and continuing through Saturday, Sept. 10, the training will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lake Family Resource Center said the training will be co-sponsored by Big Valley Rancheria, which will host the training at Konocti Vista Casino’s banquet room, located at 2755 Mission Rancheria Road, Lakeport.

This training is free and open to the public.

Individuals who successfully complete the training will be considered certified domestic violence/sexual assault counselors and will have the opportunity to volunteer for Lake Family Resource Center’s Domestic Violence Program and Rape Crisis Center.

Volunteer responsibilities can include working at the shelter, answering the community crisis line, supervising children during adult activities, co-facilitating support groups; accompanying domestic violence/sexual assault victims to court or to the hospital.

This is a chance to help someone during their toughest moments. This training is only offered once a year so call today to reserve your spot for this exciting opportunity.

Lake Family Resource Center is determined to raise awareness of the devastation that domestic violence and sexual assault has in our community and will continue to provide education, information, advocacy and support to those who have suffered. 

The center provides a multitude of services to build family stability and strength, and supports Lake County residents in achieving stable, self-sufficient, and healthy families and communities.

For more information call 707-279-0563.