We could use your help! Join the TEAM for West Virginia Children as a volunteer. Below are several volunteer opportunities with the TEAM. Call us at (304) 523-9587. E-mail to: team@teamwv.org. Send regular mail to: TEAM for West Virginia Children, P.O. Box 1653, Huntington, W.Va. 25717-1653

CHILD ASSAULT PREVENTION (CAP) WORKSHOP LEADER:
After receiving 20 hours of training, a CAP Workshop Leader is periodically assigned to area elementary school classrooms to role-play skits. The one-hour skits focus on ways children can protect themselves from bullies, strangers and known adults who might try to hurt them. Volunteers must successfully pass a complete background check and be available during the school day.

COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA):
CASA volunteers are appointed by one of the Circuit Court judges in Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln, Putnam and Boone counties to advocate for the best interest of an abused child in the court system. CASAs must make a one-year commitment, successfully pass screening and background checks, and complete 35 hours of local training. CASA volunteers gather information and make recommendations to the court.

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION COMMITTEE MEMBER:
Volunteers sponosr or help us plan recognition events for all of our volunteers to recognize their efforts on behalf of children.

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE MEMBER:
Volunteers are always needed to assist the TEAM's Board of Directors in organizing and carrying out our fundraising events throughout the year. Organizing efforts include:

  • Pennies from Heaven (Spring)
  • Sale of CASA holiday cards (Fall)
  • Membership Drive (year-round)
  • Service to Children Benefit Dinner (Spring)

OFFICE SUPPORT VOLUNTEER:
Volunteers are needed a few hours per week in the office. Activities include making phone calls, copies, typing, doing errands, filing, etc.

COMPUTER EXPERTISE:
Volunteers who are computer literate are needed to assist with the office's computer operations.

     

 
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Mediawerks of West Virginia

141 Hazelwood Place, Huntington, W.Va. 25705.
Phone: (304) 348-5115