Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Volunteers will primarily assist center staff with administrative projects and provide general reception support including data entry, filing, mailings, information gathering, answering phones, etc. Volunteers will also be asked periodically to staff the waiting room and assist victims of suspected child sexual abuse and their families making them feel comfortable by providing basic information about the Center, engaging children in play activities, caring for children while their guardian is meeting with staff, keeping the waiting room tidy, etc. Hours available Monday-Friday between 8:30am and 5pm.

Must be an adult, or at least a senior in high school with a B average or above. Commitment of at least 6 months, work the scheduled volunteer shift, as arranged, preferably once per week for 2 consecutive hours, respect and maintain the confidentiality and privacy of clients and donors, follow Center's policies and procedures, commitment to the CAC's mission to assess, support and assist child victims of suspected sexual abuse, relate to children and adults of all ages, races and socioeconomic backgrounds and attend occasional volunteer staff meetings and ongoing training as required.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Children's Assessment Center

Volunteers will work with the following groups Abused / Battered Families / Parents Adolescents (13-17) Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) Children (5-12) Low-income / Poverty We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekdays Occasional Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Children & Youth Sexual Assault We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Caregiver Public Relations / Outreach Child Care Public Speaking Computer / Internet Services Reading Errand Running / Shopping Research / Evaluation General Office / Admin Special Events

Contact Person: Tom Zook, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

901 Michigan NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (See a map)

Directions:

We are located at 901 Michigan NE, between College and Fuller. Our driveway is located off Housman St. right next to Miller Zeilstra Lumber.   Nearest Bus Stop: Michigan, 3 Min. minute walk