Monica's House and Maggie's House are looking for on site volunteers who are willing to be trained in Family Advocacy.
Experience with children is preferred. Bilingual preferred. Own transportation is NEEDED.
How volunteering can help your career:
- Gain valuable experience.
- Will equip you with more knowledge and skills within your career path.
- Give you the opportunity to network with other professionals in your field
Our Centers Programs include:
- A neutral, child-friendly facility
- Video-taped forensic interviews
- Joint Investigations
- Case Staffings
- Counseling, Therapy, and Referrals
- Victims Advocacy & Supportive Services
- Community Outreach & Education
Two locations:
San Benito - Maggie's House
Brownsville- Monica's House
Clerical
- Answer telephone/receptionist duties
- Help with computer work
- Make copies
Greetings
- Offer refreshments to the family
- Play with child while advocate is working with supportive parent or individual
- Pick up after family and children.
- General housekeeping.
Family Advocacy
- Willing to learn and conduct advocate duties with supervision
- Gather personal information regarding family and children
- Assist advocate in interacting with the family and making them feel comfortable.