KELSEYVILLE, 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, Aug. 26, and continuing through Saturday, Oct. 7, the training will be every Tues and Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Konocti Vista Casino’s banquet room, located at 2755 Mission Rancheria Road in Lakeport.

This training is free and open to the public.

Individuals who successfully complete the training will receive Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Counselor Certifications and will have the opportunity to work or volunteer for Lake Family Resource Center.

Volunteer responsibilities can include working at the shelter, answering the Community Crisis Line, facilitating support groups; accompanying domestic violence/sexual assault victims to court or to the hospital and advocacy and temporary restraining order assistance.

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 agency supports Lake County residents in achieving stable, self-sufficient, and healthy families and communities.

This is a chance to help someone during their toughest moments. This training is only offered once a year so call 707-279-0563.