We Need YOU

Are you a Person who:

  Believes in the ability of others to change

  Realizes the need for emotional support

  Is dependable, patient, flexible and non-judgmental

  A good listener who can keep confidences

As a volunteer you can help provide one-on-one mentoring and work with a professional caseworker.

You can help families find resources and community assistance.

If you feel that you are such a person, here are some opportunities for volunteering.


  MENTORING
- A volunteer who serves in a home on a one-on-one basis with families experiencing problems. The volunteer is trained to help with parenting skills and alternative methods of disciplining, on offering emotional support for the client and on how to access information on community resources to aid the family. You will be able to consult with a professional casework manager for guidance.

 PARENT EDUCATION FACILITATOR - Volunteers in this program teach parenting classes to parents who are court and CPS ordered or any parent who is seeking assistance with parenting issues. Training and materials are provided.

  EDUCATING CHILDREN - During the year we present an anti-victimization program to schools and daycares in Garland. Children are helped to identify bad touches and actions to take. A lesson plan and videos are provided.

 OTHER WAYS TO HELP

 Various other opportunities are available to those who have limited time or who prefer to assist in other ways. We need persons who can be available:

   To help with fundraising by soliciting funds when needed such as at Christmas or by helping to write for grants

    To aid in identifying and recruiting additional volunteers and presenting them information regarding Family Outreach and assisting with the orientation

   To assist when needed in our office to answer the telephone and provide information or write, edit and send our newsletter, or present information on our mission at various community events or even speak to organizations regarding our mission.


  We can accomodate and help find a niche for anyone who is interested in volunteering with Garland Family Outreach.


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