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. 11, and continuing through Saturday, Sept. 29, the training will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The location of the Northshore training is still be determined.

This training is free and open to the public. Persons 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.

Volunteers may choose to work for the Domestic Violence Program, Rape Crisis Center, Housing Stability Program and/or other programs and opportunities within the agency.

Volunteers’ 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 at 707-279-0563.