Volunteer: Child Assist VolunteerThis volunteer provides comfort to children who come to CARE House to be forensically interviewed concerning allegations of abuse. The volunteer helps alleviate any anxiety the children may be experiencing by reading, playing games, or taking part in other age-appropriate activities. A volunteer application must be completed in addition to three training/shadowing sessions. The Child Assist Volunteer position takes place during office hours Monday - through Friday and allows for a flexible schedule. Please visit our website at www.carehouse.org or contact Andrea Branam, Volunteer Coordinator - abranam@carehouse.org. Agency: CARE House of Oakland County This volunteer provides comfort to children who come to CARE House to be forensically interviewed concerning allegations of abuse. The volunteer helps alleviate any anxiety the children may be experiencing by reading, playing games, or taking part in other age-appropriate activities. A volunteer application must be completed in addition to three training/shadowing sessions. The Child Assist Volunteer position takes place during office hours Monday - through Friday and allows for a flexible schedule. Please visit our website at www.carehouse.org or contact Andrea Branam, Volunteer Coordinator - abranam@carehouse.org. Agency: CARE House of Oakland County Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 48341 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: CASA Court Appointed Special AdvocateCASA Volunteers are everyday citizens who are trained to represent the best interest children who are wards of the court due to neglect or abuse issues. Appointed by the 6th Judicial Circuit Court, CASA's watch over and advocate for children within the court system to make sure they don't get lost in the overburdened legal and social service structures or languish in inappropriate home settings. Through weekly contact with the child and communication with the adults involved in the child's life, CASA's asses the child's needs, look for resources to address those needs and make recommendations to the court through their findings. The CASA advocate provides a consistent voice for the child during Court involvement and a constant, reliable presence to the child at this time in their life. For more information on CASA, please visit www.casaoaklandcounty.org or contact bbaker-mbacke@carehouse.org Agency: CARE House of Oakland County CASA Volunteers are everyday citizens who are trained to represent the best interest children who are wards of the court due to neglect or abuse issues. Appointed by the 6th Judicial Circuit Court, CASA's watch over and advocate for children within the court system to make sure they don't get lost in the overburdened legal and social service structures or languish in inappropriate home settings. Through weekly contact with the child and communication with the adults involved in the child's life, CASA's asses the child's needs, look for resources to address those needs and make recommendations to the court through their findings. The CASA advocate provides a consistent voice for the child during Court involvement and a constant, reliable presence to the child at this time in their life. For more information on CASA, please visit www.casaoaklandcounty.org or contact bbaker-mbacke@carehouse.org Agency: CARE House of Oakland County Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 48341 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Front Desk Receptionist VolunteerOur Front Desk volunteers greet families when they arrive, answer and transfer phone calls, help with light clerical duties and other needs of the organization as needed. This position offers a flexible schedule during office hours, usually 4-5 hours weekly. Agency: CARE House of Oakland County Our Front Desk volunteers greet families when they arrive, answer and transfer phone calls, help with light clerical duties and other needs of the organization as needed. This position offers a flexible schedule during office hours, usually 4-5 hours weekly. Agency: CARE House of Oakland County Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 48341 Allow Groups: No |