Learn more about the Center for Child Protection's mission to help child abuse victims and how you can help. Our Volunteer Orientation will introduce you to the Center and explain ways in which volunteers are involved. After your orientation, you can fill out a volunteer application(PDF). Then set up an interview with Volunteer Coordinator Melissa Soliz to determine a volunteer role and schedule that is perfect for you. Thereafter, the Center offers an extensive training for those interested in working directly with children and families so our volunteers have the knowledge and skills when working with individuals who have experienced trauma and crisis. Thank you so much for considering a volunteer position at the Center for Child Protection. We look forward to meeting you!

Volunteer Orientation

A one-hour orientation will be held each month. Anyone wishing to volunteer at the Center for Child Protection is invited to attend an orientation. Attendees must register by contacting Volunteer Coordinator Melissa Soliz at msoliz@centerforchildprotection.org or 512/472-1164 x2426.

Upcoming Orientation Dates 

• July 12, 2010

Volunteer Training

Volunteers who would like to work directly with clients and children must complete our Volunteer Training. This interactive 7 hour training features speakers from the Austin Police Department, Travis County District Attorney's Office, Child Protective Servies, and the Center's staff therapist. It gives volunteers and extensive overview of child abuse and trauma issues. This training is usually offered four times a year. Before attending training, you must have attended a Volunteer Orientation, had an interview with Volunteer Coordinator Melissa Soliz, and filled out a Volunteer Application.

The Center for Child Protection's Volunteer Program is supported by the DELL Foundation.