Cross Timbers Family Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Our Mission: “Providing HOPE, HELP and HEALING for victims of crime; including family violence, sexual assault and child abuse.”
Our services:
24-Hour Crisis Hotline
24-Hour Victim Assistance and Crisis Counseling
Safe Shelter for Victims of Violent Crime
Counseling by a Licensed Professional
Advocacy by Specially Trained Professionals
Criminal Justice Support and Advocacy
Human Services Information and Referral
Support and Therapeutic Groups
Crime Victims Compensation Assistance
Medical Accompaniments, Protective Order Assistance, Safety Planning
VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES:
Advocates allow CTFS to serve victims 24 hours a day through a Hotline phone service and direct Victim Assistance. Without volunteer participation, the needs of our community could not be met.
Volunteer Advantages:
Professional training
Great networking opportunities
Gain experience working with a diverse population
Serve your community without interfering with your employment or school
Excellent resume reference
Other Volunteer Opportunities:
Hotline: Volunteers assist by phone only, providing crisis intervention, information and referral to victims.
Victim Assistance: Volunteers may be called out by local law enforcement agencies or the hospital to provide immediate crisis intervention to victims and family members.
On-Call Shifts:
Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. or Friday 5:00 p.m. through Monday 8:00 a.m.
Volunteers work on-call by an agency beeper on a week or weekend schedule, once a month
WHY VOLUNTEER?
BECAUSE in 2008 our agency served 368 new clients
BECAUSE 231 of these clients were from Stephenville.
BECAUSE 73 of these clients were from Dublin.
BECAUSE 64 of these clients were from the surrounding area.
BECAUSE your efforts can help victims become survivors in your own community.
BECAUSE our volunteer program is certified by the office of the Attorney General.
BECAUSE
You can make a difference!
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