Our services are provided primarily by trained volunteers who have experience in healing from their own personal loss. With the aid of professional staff and ongoing training, Kara’s peer support volunteers provide crucial service to those grieving in our community.  Here’s your chance to join our incredible team of over 150 volunteers who serve Kara’s mission annually and bring care, compassion and connection to the bereaved. Individuals with experience of suicide loss, sibling loss, diverse backgrounds, bilingual speakers, and men are especially needed.

Volunteers are required to:

• Attend ONE informational meeting and ALL of the primary training dates;
• Upon acceptance into the volunteer corps, commit to at least one year of service, and;
• Attend regular In-Service Training sessions throughout the year

Informational Meetings (One Required)
The following Informational Meetings (at the Kara offices located at 457 Kingsley Avenue, Palo Alto) will provide details about Kara programs and the training. Click on links to sign up to attend:

• Wednesday, January 11th from 7:00 – 8:30 PM
• Tuesday, January 17th from 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Primary Training & Meeting Dates 2017
Friday March 3rd    9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday March 4th    9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday March 11th    9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday July 13th    6:30 PM – 9:30 PM (New Camp Erin Volunteers Only)
Saturday July 15th    9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (All Camp Erin Volunteers Only)
(Camp Erin 2017 will be held July 28 – 30th)

Volunteer Application
All potential volunteers must complete an online application by end of day January 29, 2017.
Click here to start your application.

Learn more about volunteering here.