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Volunteer Opportunities
There are Various ways to get involved with the Center Against Family Violence.
Click on an option for more details.
Get Involved: Be a Direct-Service Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering or interning with the Center Against Family Violence (CAFV).
CAFV provides a variety of services to victims of domestic violence and we depend on people like you to reach out to help those who are in need of services.
Volunteers work in all areas of CAFV: answering the 24-hour crisis line, mentoring children, facilitating support or accountability groups, assisting with shelter intake, presenting educational programs, and accompanying clients to court.
Because of the nature of our work, we demand the highest quality volunteers. Volunteering with CAFV is not for everyone. It is often difficult both emotionally and physically. Our volunteer training is intensive; it will give you the tools to begin understanding this vast social problem and thus begin your time at our facility.
Get Involved: Be a member of the Court Watch Team
Purpose of CAFV Court Watch Program
An effective justice system plays a pivotal role in ending the cycle of violence. By providing a public presence in our courtrooms, analyzing data, and developing reports the Center Against Family Violence program strives to increase accountability of perpetrators and enhance victim safety and confidence in the system.
Mission of CAFV Court Watch Program
To make the El Paso County justice system more effective and responsive in the handling of domestic violence cases and to create a more informed community.
Goals of the CAFV Court Watch Program
· Improve the administration of justice in domestic violence cases
· Increase public awareness and public trust in the judicial system’s handling of D.V. cases
· Increase accountability of the justice system
· Provide a valuable perspective by maintaining a public presence in the courtroom
· Propose practical solutions to improve court responses in domestic violence cases
Join Our Team of Court Monitors!
Please have time availability
Monday-Friday
8:00am-5:00pm
Training Session Coming Up in 2008!
Saturday, February 9, 2007
University of Texas at El Paso
10:00am-3:00pm
Please Contact for information and to RSVP by February 1, 2008.
Get Involved: Be a Nondirect-Service Volunteer If you feel that working hands-on with victims of family violence would be too difficult for you, please consider the following options that are available to you. Speakers Bureau CAFV receives many requests for presentations in the community. Volunteers participating with the Speakers Bureau will faciliatate presentations on the Dyanamics of Domestic Violence, CAFV Services and Programs, and Teen and Relationship Violence. If you want to make a difference in preventing family or intimate partner violence, this may be the volunteer experience you want. Speakers Bureau also participate as CAFV respresentives at community health fairs. Times vary for this area; some presentations will be daytime engagements. Clerical Aid CAFV always needs support with clerical work at many of our locations. You can assist in office work, filing, answering phone calls, and working on special projects. Clerical aids are a vital part in assisting our programs' efficiency. Work as a clerical aid is needed Monday-Friday from 8 am-5 pm. Ritzy Raggs Resale Clerk This is a fun way to participate as a volunteer for our organization. Ritzy Raggs is almost completely run by volunteers who receive dontations, sort, stock, and provide customer service to patrons of the store. This store isn't your typical thrift shop, we have consignments and also are a recipient of floor model and discontinued items from Ashley Furniture Homestore. Click here for an Application and then take it in to Ritzy Raggs to begin volunteering!
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Get Involved: Organize a Group Project If you can’t meet the requirements to participate as a direct service volunteer, here are some options for organizing other volunteer projects for the Center Against Family Violence.
These are great ideas for your business or Church group!
1. Organize a Food, Clothing or Hygiene Drive for our clients.
Needed Items:
Women’s Professional Clothing Children’s Clothing ItemsPajamasPurses Shoes
ShampooConditioner
Deodorant
Toothpaste and Tooth Brushes
Body Soap
Lotion
Feminine Hygiene Products
Brushes and Combs
Diapers (Large Size)
Baby Wipes
Linens for Full and Twin Beds
Pillows
Towels
2. Sponsor an Event for our Clients
Holiday/Seasonal Party
Arts and Crafts Activity for Children’s Program
Ice Cream Social
Movie Outing
Bowling Outing
Pizza Party
3. Adopt-A-Room at the Shelter
All materials should be provided by Volunteer Group
Paint
New Linens
Decorative Art and Items
Bathroom Items
Rugs
Curtains, Window Treatments
Rooms are in various degrees of need ( i.e. Some only need a fresh coat of paint and linens, some need more repair.)
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