Returning Veterans: Enlisting Their Skills for CAL FIRE Service (R.V.E.T.S.)

CAL FIRE is a State of California equal employment opportunity employer, offering a variety of job opportunities on a statewide basis. CAL FIRE’s R.V.E.T.S. program can assist veterans, service members, and their families with integration and transition into service with the Department. For information on how to navigate the State of California civil service system and the benefits afforded to those who have served and/or are serving in the U.S. Armed Services, please visit the Department’s R.V.E.T.S. page or contact the R.V.E.T.S. Hotline.

Website: www.fire.ca.gov/

Email: CALFIRErecruitment@fire.ca.gov

Offers employment assistance services to veterans. Employment readiness programs include job search workshops to assess career goals, career counseling, assistance with resume preparation, cover letter writing, and job application preparation. Training and supportive services included. 

Offers comprehensive online directory of military resources and information. Provides education information including military schools, military education and federal schools; information on military loans and military insurance;  virtual job fair with jobs for military, Veterans and those seeking federal employment, a directory of employers featuring thousands of employers, job postings and live job fairs.

The Salvation Army is a charitable, faith-based organization that offers support services.

Services include:

• Church and Spiritual care
• Food pantry
• Housing and utility assistance
• Emergency Disaster services
• Youth programs and Summer camps
• Women’s and Men’s programs
• Senior services
• Intermittent Adult and Family Case Management
• Rehabilitation Services Referrals 

Auburn Social Service Office Hours

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 am-2:00 pm Food Pantry
• Monday-Friday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm Homeless ready-made lunch bags ready all week
• Tuesdays and Thursdays: Appointment only. Appointments are scheduled by Karina

PLEASE NOTE; You must call before bringing in non-food donations to ensure we can take them (PLEASE do not leave non-food donations if no one is here).

The Salvation Army is a charitable, faith-based organization that offers support services. Some services may not be available at all times due to funding issues, so call to check on current status.

Services include:

• Food 
  • Food boxes with free bread, fresh produce (when available) and canned goods once per month
  • Food is also available in the lobby once per week
  • Emergency food pantry
• Community meals
• Emergency utility assistance (the City of Roseville)
• Rent assistance - rent and deposit
  • For more information on rent and utility assistance from the Roseville Corps, call 916-784-3382
• Aid to correctional service families
• Holiday programs
  • Toys at Christmas
• Disaster services
  • Emergency preparedness
  • An immediate emergency response including food, water, shelter
  • Getting in touch with loved ones
  • Long-term disaster recovery
  • Spiritual and emotional care
• Spiritual guidance and counseling
  • Bible study
• Youth development and recreational programs
  • Homework as…

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The purpose of this web site is to present information about the services that the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program provides to veterans with service-connected disabilities.

The web site also provides information about vocational counseling available to active duty service members and veterans who have recently separated from active duty.

You will also find information about vocational counseling and special rehabilitation services available to dependents of veterans who meet certain program eligibility requirements.

Provides a program to link veterans and military families to civilian career transition assistance. Offers employment workshops, personalized career coaching, and job matching. Available for transitioning U.S. military members and honorably-discharged U.S. military veterans.

Volunteers of America - Northern California & Northern Nevada’s (VOA-NCNN) Veterans Services program provides supportive services to extremely low or very low-income veterans who are facing homelessness.

Through the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP), we offer a very comprehensive program for veterans; including housing assistance, counseling, employment training, temporary financial assistance, case management and other supportive services (e.g. access to food, household items, and furniture).

The case management services are designed to improve veteran families’ housing stability and may include assistance in securing housing, daily living needs, health care, transportation, fiduciary and payee services, legal aid, child care, financial literacy, etc.

Additionally, we connect veterans to the various resources available through Veterans Affairs and other government programs.

The employment services program offers employment readiness, workshops, job counseling, resu… [read more]