Volunteer

CLARE|MATRIX invites you, your company or organization to help save lives through recovery. To make an impact, we invite you to get involved in three different ways: Serve, Teach and Supply.

Serve

Through a variety of beautification projects, you can take pride in helping to reimagine environments meant for reflection and relaxation during treatment and recovery.

Ways to get involved:

  • Landscaping
  • Urban Garden Projects
  • Painting

For two hours, once a week for four-six weeks (as a suggestion), companies will have the opportunity to give an updated look to one of our five locations.

Teach

Give the gift of knowledge. Form a team to lead a day or short-term workshop aimed at enriching people in our care with a new skill.

Ways to get involved:

  • Lead a half-day (suggested duration) activity for clients to participate.
  • Lead a short-term workshop (four-six weeks suggested) where clients meet with a volunteer one hour, once a week.

Supply

At CLARE|MATRIX, we provide a safe place for vulnerable and homeless communities to start their path toward recovery.

Ways to get involved:

  • Host a drive at your company to collect items for creating hygiene kits.
  • Collect new clothes and shoes to be distributed at our programs.

Volunteer at Our Treatment Centers

CLARE|MATRIX is always in need of passionate individuals who want to make a positive impact by helping us save lives through recovery. Please email volunteer@clarematrix.org if you’re interested in the following volunteer opportunities at our treatment centers:

Men’s Treatment Program Volunteer

Men’s Treatment Program (MTP) accommodates up to 40 men for various lengths of stay. MTP provides group and individual therapy sessions and life skills activities.

Area

Men’s Treatment Program
905 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Summary of Position

Volunteers are needed to provide assistance for clients seeking help with educational materials, including employment applications, resumes, cover leters, GED tutoring, financial literacy assistance, and any other education-related tasks.

Duties/Responsibilities
  • Support with transition planning from residential to back into the community.
  • Assisting clients with constructing resumes and cover letters.
  • Providing clients with job interview etiquette tips and interview practice.
  • Job searching; filling out job applications.
  • Referring clients to any relevant resources
  • Assisting clients with becoming bankable; building and repairing credit.
Requirements
  • Strong communication skills; ability to work well with others.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
  • Basic job search and application techniques.
  • Must be reliable and sensitive to the needs of others.
  • Willing to work directly with clients, one on one or with small groups.
  • Must be comfortable taking direction and working unassisted.
  • Livescan: Volunteers in this position work directly with clients and are exposed to sensitive information. CLARE|MATRIX reserves the right to refuse to work with a volunteer, or dismiss a current volunteer, based on the results of the Livescan service.
  • Visitor Confidentiality Agreement: Volunteers in this position will be exposed to sensitive information and must sign a Confidentiality Agreement.

MUST PROVIDE 3-4 REFERENCES TO BE CONSIDERED.

Time Requirements and Schedule
  • Total time requirement: One 3-4 hour shift per week.
  • Days of the Week: At least one shift per week – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am-2pm and 2pm-6pm. Tuesday, Friday 10am-2pm, 2pm-6pm, and 6pm-9pm. Saturday 10am-1pm and 1pm3:30pm.
  • A sign-in sheet for volunteers will be provided in order for us to keep track of volunteer service.

Women’s Treatment Program Volunteer

Women’s Treatment Program (WTP) provides a stable living environment for up to 40 women for up to 90 days. Ten beds are also available for women who are pregnant. Clients receive group and individual therapy sessions and resources.

Area

Women’s Treatment Program
844 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Summary of Position

Volunteers are needed to provide assistance with administrative duties and supporting persons in care with educational materials, including Employment applications, resumes and cover letters.

Duties/Responsibilities
  • Run groups and assist with new intakes.
  • Answering phones and assisting with other administrative duties assigned by Program Manager.
  • Assisting clients with constructing resumes and cover letters.
  • Providing clients with job interview etiquette tips and interview practice.
  • Job searching; filling out job applications.
Requirements
  • Strong telephone communication skills.
  • Flexibility and willingness to learn.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
  • Must be comfortable taking direction and working unassisted.
  • Livescan: Volunteers in this position are exposed to sensitive information. CLARE|MATRIX reserves the right to refuse to work with a volunteer, or dismiss a current volunteer, based on the results of the Livescan service.
  • Visitor Confidentiality Agreement: Volunteers in this position will be exposed to sensitive information and must sign a Confidentiality Agreement.

MUST PROVIDE 3-4 REFERENCES TO BE CONSIDERED.

Time Requirements and Schedule
  • Total time requirement: One 3-4 hour shift per week.
    Days of the Week: At least one shift per week – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am-2pm and 2pm-6pm. Tuesday, Friday 10am-2pm, 2pm-6pm, and 6pm-9pm. Saturday 10am-1pm and 1pm3:30pm.
  • A sign-in sheet for volunteers will be provided in order for us to keep track of volunteer service.

Pregnant & Postpartum Women’s Program Volunteer

Pregnant & Postpartum Women’s Program (PPW) provides an apartment-like setting for up to 20 women and 10 children. Women live with their children and benefit from individual and group therapy and counseling sessions with specialized focus on parenting and life skills.

Area

Postpartum & Pregnant Women’s Treatment Program
1023 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Summary of Position

Volunteers are needed to assist the PPW team with administrative duties and
childcare.

Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Administrative tasks
  •  Support answering phones and minimal administrative duties.
  • Childcare
  • Supervise babies while mommies attend 12-Step meetings as part of their program.
  • Ability to work a night shift is preferred.
  • Mommy appointments
  • With appropriate pre-screening, accompany mommies to appointments.
Requirements
  • Childcare experience a plus.
  • Strong telephone communication skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours.
  • Flexibility and willingness to learn.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
  • Must be comfortable taking direction and working unassisted.
  • Livescan: Volunteers in this position are exposed to sensitive information. CLARE|MATRIX reserves the right to refuse to work with a volunteer, or dismiss a current volunteer, based on the results of the Livescan service.
  • Visitor Confidentiality Agreement: Volunteers in this position will be exposed to sensitive information and must sign a Confidentiality Agreement.

MUST PROVIDE 3-4 REFERENCES TO BE CONSIDERED.

Time Requirements and Schedule
  • Total time requirement: One 3-4 hour shift per week.
  •  Days of the Week: At least one shift per week – Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-2pm, 2pm-6pm, and 6pm-9pm. Tuesday, Thursday 10am-2pm, 2pm-6pm, and 6pm-9pm. Saturday 10am-1pm and 1pm-3:30pm.
  • A sign-in sheet for volunteers will be provided in order for us to keep track of volunteer service.

Admissions Volunteer

Admissions assesses and directs more than 20,000 calls annually for treatment services.
Area: Admissions Department at 1002 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Summary of Position: A Greeter Volunteer is responsible for welcoming and engaging guests in a warm and friendly manner, and providing support for on-site staff. Greeters will need to be comfortable taking direction and working unassisted.

Duties/Responsibilities
  • Partner with Call Center and Admissions to monitor flow of clients to and from the Main Admissions area.
  • Welcome all guests arriving in the lobby with a warm and friendly greeting.
  • Upon arrival of guests, identify prospective clients and ask them to sign in.
  • Secondary duties may include scanning/copying documents, filing paperwork, making coffee, and assisting with any other office-related tasks.
Requirements
  • Great customer service skills.
  • Ability to engage guests in a friendly and welcoming demeanor.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Livescan: Volunteers in this position will work closely with clients and are exposed to sensitive information. CLARE|MATRIX reserves the right to refuse to work with a volunteer, or dismiss a current volunteer, based on the results of the Livescan service.
  • Visitor Confidentiality Agreement: Volunteers in this position will be exposed to sensitive information and must sign a Confidentiality Agreement.

MUST PROVIDE 3-4 REFERENCES TO BE CONSIDERED.

Time Requirements and Schedule
  • Total time requirement: One 3-4 hour shift per week.
  • Days of the Week: At least one shift per week – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am-2pm and 2pm-6pm. Tuesday, Friday 10am-2pm, 2pm-6pm, and 6pm-9pm. Saturday 10am-1pm and 1pm3:30pm.
  • A sign-in sheet for volunteers will be provided at Admissions in order for us to keep track of volunteer service.