The Center for Child Protection

About CCP

“The Center for Child Protection is a nationally accredited children’s advocacy center and the only non-profit in Travis County involved in the investigation of crimes against children. For more than 30 years, the Center has been the first stop for children in Travis County who are suspected victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse and for children who have witnessed a violent crime.
The Center is a child-friendly, specially-equipped facility where children go for recorded forensic interviews, medical exams, counseling and intervention during the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases. All services are provided to children and their protective caregivers at no charge and are available in English and Spanish.”
https://centerforchildprotection.org/about-ccp/

Volunteer Opportunities

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Georgia O' Keefe once said, "I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way… things I had no words for." Behind me and my crew are paintings that were created by members of our first therapeutic art group. These beautiful pieces are on display at our Center for the next several weeks to proudly showcase their work. The theme for their group was "The Story of My Life." Through various mediums, each member expressed feelings, thoughts and memories that represent their lives without having to use words to define it. Each canvas is as individual, unique and special as each of the members. Our art group is one of the ways that we teach clients to express themselves and interact with others. Many times, previous life experiences are something they don't have language for, which is just fine. As you can see, the power of communication is clearly there. I hope you enjoy these paintings as much as I do! P.S. We'll be sharing more of them soon 🤗 With love, Mickler 💙 🐶 #MicklerMonday

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Direct Service Path
- Family Support Specialists: Provide a support system for the child and family during the child abuse investigation process.
- Graduate & Undergraduate Interns: Participate in a variety of program tasks and responsibilities including direct clinical service, grants, education services, marketing, and development support.
Non-Direct Service Path
- Administrative Volunteers: Assist with a variety of marketing, development, and fundraising tasks.
- 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, help plan seasonal donation drives, and shop for supplies needed by families in crisis.
- General Maintenance Volunteers: Assist with the upkeep and appearance of the Center’s facility interior and grounds.
- Event Volunteers: Participate in the Center’s fundraisers. Activities include decorating, setup, registration, graphic design, photography, sponsorship solicitation, auction support, and more.

Volunteer Requirements

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While March 17 may be St. Patrick’s Day, it’s also World Social Work Day! There are more than 700,000 social workers in the US dedicated to enhancing human wellbeing and helping meet the basic needs of all people – aka they empower people! We are honored to have these 5 along with several others sprinkled throughout our staff that make a difference in the lives of children in Travis County. So thank you, social workers, for all you do to better the world! #SocialWorkerDay #SocialWorkMonth

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Must complete a volunteer application and agree to a background check.
Interview with the Center Volunteer Services Manager.
Attend a required CCP Volunteer Training.
Attend program-specific training, if necessary.

To apply to be a volunteer, go to CCP’s Volunteer page.

Or visit their homepage: https://centerforchildprotection.org/

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