South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center is in need of volunteers to cover the 24-hour crisis line. Volunteers may select their hours and answer the line from their home.

Beginning Aug. 24th the Women’s Center is offering a course designed to teach the fundamentals of working with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. The course will provide participants with peer counseling skills, familiarity with local resources, crisis intervention techniques, and the opportunity to be a state certified sexual assault and domestic violence volunteer. It offers an opportunity to give back to the community and learn more about important social issues.

Once certified, Women’s Center volunteers may participate in areas, including childcare, outreach, administrative duties and coverage of the 24-hour crisis line. The crisis line assists people experiencing issues as a result of family violence, sexual assault or child abuse, as well as offering referrals to other community resources.

Class will be Aug. 24-Oct. 13, 5:15-7:30pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

To sign up, contact Leanne or Sarah at (530) 544.2118.