Transitional Volunteer Program Staff

Damien Chacona
Volunteer Services Manager
415-982-8999 Ext 234
dchacona@thevolunteercenter.net
with The Volunteer Center since 1/07

Damien Chacona has spent most of his nonprofit career counseling youth with special needs in residential treatment facilities. Before joining the nonprofit sector in 2002, Damien worked as a Business Development Coordinator for an engineering firm and did freelance marketing and Public Relations work. His background in therapy and social services and his overwhelming desire to re-ignite civic-mindedness in society brought Damien to The Volunteer Center in February 2007. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Corporate Communication at Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

 

Matt Miller
Vocational Counselor
415-982-8999 Ext 245
mmiller@thevolunteercenter.net
with The Volunteer Center since 5/07

Matthew Miller joined The Volunteer Center in June 2007 as a Vocational Counselor. Matt is a San Francisco native, born and raised in the Mission district, and has an intimate knowledge of the people, geography, and ideas that make San Francisco such a unique and vibrant community. Before joining The Volunteer Center Matt was an active volunteer with many nonprofit organizations and has been an advocate for mentally disabled youth. Matt graduated with honors from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a bachelor's degree in sociology and is planning on pursuing his master's degree in psychology.

Shawn Goad
Peer Support Counselor
415-982-8999 Ext 224
sgoad@thevolunteercenter.net
with The Volunteer Center since 3/08