Volunteer

Child and Family Services is committed to our vision of “Building Better Lives” in the communities we serve. We would love to have you join us as a volunteer. You, too, can make a difference in the lives of those who need help during often the most difficult times of their lives.

Available Opportunities

Responsibilities:

To staff the information booth/table during requested shifts and provide accurate information about Child & Family Services. Volunteers will pass out agency information/parent packets and engage participants to utilize the information being provided (example: Health and Safety Fairs, Agency Fairs, and City/Community Events etc.). Time Commitment: 2-3 hour shifts per event.

Responsibilities:

Volunteers are asked to represent Child & Family Services for fundraising events which may include the Strick Out Sexual Assault Bowl-a-Thon and Denim Day.  Assist with corporate sponsorship solicitation, action item acquisition and marketing.  Volunteers are needed to assist with day of event duties (examples: set-up, registration, selling 50/50).

Time commitment: Hours vary

Responsibilities:

Volunteer will assist with coordinating activities during the month of April – Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Positions begin in January and end in May. Events/activities include: Awareness Kick-off Day, Crime Victims Awareness Week, Denim Day Partners.

Time commitment: Hours vary

Responsibilities:

To meet the direct needs of victims of sexual assault and/or significant others at emergency rooms and provide emotional support, offer information, give assistance with identifying appropriate resources, and aid in the problem solving and recovery processes.  Travel is required for this position including trips to exam rooms, the Victim Advocacy training, and Victim Advocacy meetings at Child & Family Services.

Time commitment: Hours vary, may include evenings and overnights.

INTERNSHIPS:

Non-Paid: Sexual Assault Center (August – May) or (May – August), or CFS Opportunities (40-120 hours per semester).

GROUP PROJECTS:

Please call our offices for more information and current needs.

Volunteer Application

Please fill out your application and mail it to:

 

2838 Automotive Centre Rd,

Saginaw, MI 48603