Be a My Sister's House Shelter Advocate
My Sister's House
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A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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16 people are interested
Be a My Sister's House Shelter Advocate! Help grow hope and awareness in the Sacramento Community for domestic violence victims. As a shelter advocate, you will...
- Help Shelter clients
- Answer the Help (Crisis) Line
- Translate for clients (as needed)
In order to do this, one has to attend our Fall 2007 Training. This occurs on Saturday, September 15th-October 13th, 2007 (All Saturdays, 8:30-5:30 p.m.)
The training will feature different speakers covering topics such as domestic violence and its herstory; skills development, Asian/Pacific Islander community and culture; community resources for victim/survivors. The curriculum is based upon state standards for domestic violence shelters.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to contribute to womens' rights and empowerment in the Sacramento area!
About My Sister's House
Location:
3053 Freeport Blvd #120, Sacramento, CA 95818, US
Mission Statement
The mission of My Sister's House is to serve Asian and Pacific Islander and other underserved women and children impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking by providing a culturally appropriate and responsive safe haven, job training, and community services.
Description
My Sister's House is the Central Valley's only domestic violence shelter for battered Asian/Pacific Islander women and children. In addition to the shelter, My Sister's House provides a 24/7 Multi-Lingual Help Line ((916) 428-3271); a Women to Work Program to help domestic violence survivors of all ethnicities transition to work successfully; and outreach and education.