Our volunteers are from several local Huntington Beach churches.

Volunteers who are Client Advocates and Post Abortion Peer Counselors typically complete 15-20 hours of instruction including role playing scenarios. They are expected to observe 8 hours of actual peer counseling at HPC.
Call for information about training: 714-442-9699.

Training and support are provided for all positions listed below

Peer Counseling Positions

Client Advocate                                                2-4 hours/Week
Description: Counsels women facing the possibility of an unplanned pregnancy.
Skills & Attributes: Great listening skills. Females with a mature Christian walk, positive outlook, relational

Male Client Advocate                                      Time Varies, On Call
Description:  Counsels men regarding abstinence, the possibilities of an unplanned pregnancy.
Skills & Attributes:  Great listening skills.  Males with a mature Christian walk, positive outlook, relational

Post Abortion Peer Counselor                         2-4 times a month
Description: Counsels post-abortive women involved in a Bible study support group format. Or willing to counsel women who are non Christians who are requesting post-abortion support
Skills & Attributes: Great listening skills, females with mature Christian walk, positive outlook, relational

Mentor                                                            Time - Varies
Description:  Provides friendship and support in a mentoring environment to moms. 
Skills & Attributes: Friendly and relational, good listener, tolerant of others, females with a mature Christian walk.

Support Positions

Mailing Assistant:                                                4-5 times a year
Description:  Coordinate or help with large mailings,  (stuffing envelopes)

Closet Coordinator:                                    2 hours a week
Description: Organizes closet, sorts & stocks donations. 
Skills & Attributes: Organizational skills. 

Hospitality Host(ess):                                    4-6 times a year           
Description: Provides refreshments and hosts at HPC functions
Skills & Attributes: Culinary or hospitality skills. 

Fundraising Auxiliary Associate:            Time-Varies
Description: Assists with special fundraising events: Walk for Life, Banquet, Baby Bottle Campaign
Skills & Attributes:  Positions available for all types of personalities & skill levels.

Grant Writer:                                                Time-Varies
Description:  Research foundations and prepare grant proposals.
Skills& Attributes:  Excellent research & writing skills.  Experience at grant writing is a plus.

Speakers Bureau:                                                Time-Varies
Description: Speaks to church, educational and community organizations about HPC.
Skills& Attributes: Articulate, public speaking experience preferred

Church & Community Awareness Team: Time-Varies
Description:  Serves as a liaison between church and HPC and helps connect clients and supporters with HPC.
Skills & Attributes: Warm, friendly and dependable “Families could also fill this position”

Church Friend:                                                  Time-Varies
Description:  Introduce clients to your church
Skills & Attributes: Friendly and inviting.

Baby Shower Support Team:                          Time-Varies
Description:  Help coordinate and attend client baby showers.
Skills & Attributes: Team player, compassionate & willing to offer encouragement to new mothers.

Post Partum Meal Coordinator & Volunteers: Time-Varies