Volunteer Opportunities
What will I do as a volunteer?
Volunteers provide the critical support needed for the Center for Child Protection to successfully meet the needs of child abuse victims and their families. As a volunteer, you will have the chance to learn, meet others and make a difference in a young child’s life.
Which path will you take?
Direct Services Path
Work directly with children & families
Family Support Specialists
Provide a support system for the child and family during the child abuse investigation process, which takes place Monday – Friday during normal business hours.
Front Desk Volunteers
Play a key role as the initial point of contact for our clients, greeting families, assisting with check-ins, and handling package deliveries. We ask for a commitment to a consistent schedule, allowing you to build familiarity with clients and CPT members.
Non-Direct Services Path
Work in support of children & families
Grants Support Volunteers
Assist with researching funding prospects and write and proof letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and reports.
Kid's Closet Volunteers
Organize items, take inventory, and help plan seasonal donation drives for supplies needed by families in crisis.
General Maintenance Volunteers
Assist seasonally to make minor repairs and enhance the Center’s facilities, contributing to a welcoming environment.
Event Volunteers
Engage in the Center’s fundraising events by helping with various tasks including decorating, set up, registration, photography, auction support, and more.
Internships
Work toward a career in child welfare
Direct Service Interns
Participate in an unpaid internship, assisting in the management of the on-site flow of clients for forensic services and assessment of therapy and medical needs.
Clinical Interns
Participate in a paid internship, offering services directly to clients impacted by child abuse and neglect through activities such as assessment, crisis intervention, case management, and therapeutic services.
Non-Direct Service Interns
Participate in an unpaid internship, engaging in a diverse range of roles to provide support for departments such as Education, Marketing, or Development.
