Family Abuse Center

The Family Abuse Center provides active ways to engage with children who have experienced domestic violence within the household. Activities can range from week-long projects (Arts and Crafts), story reading, serving a warm meal, and much more!

Volunteer orientation required: Volunteers will meet with their coordinator to talk about the center and potential COVID-19 vaccine requirements.

Volunteering times:

• Every day of the week, throughout the day (can select time through student portal when to volunteer).

Cell Leaders: Brandon Sung and Michael Trueman

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Volunteer with youth in social contexts (chatting, watching movies, playing games/sports, etc.) or help with tutoring, and do things like Chapel volunteering or horsemanship volunteering.

**Volunteer orientation is required with fingerprinting process

• Open Monday-Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM

Cell Leader: Kaveen Patel

Talitha Koum Institute

Talitha Koum is a nurture center focused on infants to 5 year old children living in stressful settings. Talitha Koum works in best interest of the children, allowing them to grow developmentally to the best of their ability. Children follow a structured schedule including designated times for the gymnasium, naps and sensory play. With the help of volunteers, kids are able to thrive in a safe environment and have a positive experience each day.

**An orientation must be attended (Saturdays ~10am) and a background check/fingerprint (if volunteering with the children)

Volunteering times:

• Ideal times are 8:00am-11:30am and 2:30pm-4:30pm Monday through Thursday, or Friday mornings.

Cell Leader: Anna Claire Procter and Jose Espinsoa