Volunteer Opportunity

We need  a Virtual Fund-Raising Planner

Virtual Fund-raising Planner

Children’s Connections, Inc. needs assistance in planning for fund-raising activities that will support adoption.  In particular, we need funds to support the following services:

·  Adoption information, resources and referral services to any adoptive family who wishes to adopt in Texas

·  Case management for pregnant women who are deciding if they wish to parent or place their child      for adoption

·   Resources and support services for pregnant women considering adoption for their child, prior to their being matched to an adoptive family

·    Case management for adoptive families adopting older children through the foster care system without becoming foster parents

We need a volunteer who can prepare an annual fund-raising plan for our agency.  Tasks include:

·  Looking through existing electronic e-books and other resources we have on developing a fund-raising plan,

·   Visiting with agency staffers about ideas for fund-raising projects and tasks, and

·   Developing a plan that provides specific tasks that staff and volunteers can each month over the course of a year. 

This volunteer may work virtually from his or her own home or office.  This task requires that the volunteer have access to a computer with Word and email capacity.  

This volunteer position will work with the Chief Operations Officer at Children’s Connections, Inc.

Please call 1-800-456-4862 if you are interested in the job.

We need  a Peer Advocate for Positive Choices

Peer Advocate for Positive Choices 

Children’s Connections, Inc. is looking for volunteers to work with pregnant crime victims.  Pregnancy can be a joyous experience, but for the survivor of a crime, that joy may have been overshadowed.  Our Peer Counselors guide, support and encourage pregnant women as they traverse the legal and medical systems after a crime.  This position allows you to help pregnant crime victims make positive choices. 

Duties:

·         Accompaniment to law enforcement  meetings or court hearings

·         Accompaniment to at least 3 medical visits

·         Being available by phone and/or text

·         Delivering brochures to OB/GYN medical offices and clinics, hospitals, law enforcement, district attorney’s offices, crime victims services agencies, schools, social service agencies, etc.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree or be in the process of obtaining a degree

Requirements:

·         Attend free training via conference calls and webinars

·         Provide proof of car liability insurance (you are not required to transport)

·         Must pass criminal and child abuse/neglect background checks

·         Must live in Texas

You will receive:

·         Free continuing education credits for licensed professional counselors, social workers, school personnel, child care providers and foster parents in Texas

Please call 1800-456-4862 if you are interested in this job.