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 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 for staff and volunteers 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 this volunteer opportunity.
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 1-800-456-4862 if you are interested in this volunteer opportunity.
