• Onboarding and training are provided for all volunteer positions. All volunteers must pass a comprehensive background check screening.

    YOUTH ADVOCATE:

    This position places volunteers in direct contact with the children, teens, and families served at the CAC. During a scheduled appointment at the CAC, child engagement assistants help CAC child and family advocates maintain a safe and supportive environment. Youth Advocates help keep children and teens engaged and occupied during the waiting periods of their time at the CAC. This can include playing games, supervision, and other activities that allow the caregiver and CAC advocate to meet away from the child.

    Commitment: Shifts are scheduled for half days. Volunteers who can make a weekly commitment are given priority in shift selection.

    FUNDRAISING:

    There is no single source of funding for CACs, and we receive an average of 50% of our funding from private donors. In order to sustain the Delta Regional CAC, it is imperative that we receive financial support from individuals, organizations, and hold fundraising events. We are seeking fundraising volunteers who can assist with any of the following: planning and executing fundraisers in the community, think of creative ways to engage donors/corporations, assist with running fundraising campaigns, or develop creative ways of engaging individual donors.

    Commitment: Flexible and based upon the preferred level of volunteer involvement.

    SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT:

    This role will assist in promoting our social media platform to increase overall reach, and grow our community of supporters and donors. He/she will use social media outlets to promote the Delta Regional CAC to engage the public and increase online presence, while advocating for children and raising public awareness of child abuse.

    Commitment: Flexible, can be done remotely.

    OFFICE WORK:

    Assist CAC staff with administrative projects and provide reception support, including data entry, filing, and mailing.

    Commitment: Flexible and based upon the preferred level of volunteer involvement.

    COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:

    The CAC seeks to build strong awareness relationships with civic and service organizations, faith-based institutions, and youth servicing organizations across our service area. Community engagement assistants help source, establish, and maintain those connections through research, communication, and securing speaking and training opportunities for CAC staff.

    Commitment: Flexible and based upon the preferred level of volunteer involvement.

    SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT/PHOTOGRAPHER:

    As the CAC adds new staff and board members, we need semi-professional photographs to be taken to add them to our website and other marketing materials.

    Commitment: This volunteer service can be flexible, ongoing, or on an as-needed basis.

    FACILITY VOLUNTEER

    Assists with cleaning, organization, and general “sprucing up” of the CAC.

    Commitment: This volunteer service can be flexible, ongoing, or on an as-needed basis.

  • We are seeking board members who can specialize in finances, program development, fundraising, marketing, human resources, and grant writing.

    Board members are expected to serve on at least one board committee.

    Committee Descriptions

    Executive Committee: Monthly: Comprised of the officers of the board. Meets monthly to address operational issues.

    Development & Communications Committee (Meets the First Tuesday of the Month): Works with the Director to develop fundraising goals, creates promotional materials, help shape development strategies and plans, coordinate donor engagement work, and help develop strategies for building partnerships with donors, help identify individuals, corporations, and foundations for cultivation and solicitation. Development of community events, fundraising events, and other special events. Identify grants and assist the Director with applying for grants.

    Finance & Administration Committee (Quarterly Meetings) : Provides oversight and guidance on financial matters. Works with the Director to develop the annual budget for full board approval. Works with Personnel Committee to address operational issues as needed. Monitor financial statements. Ensure records of the organization are accurate and complete.

    Organizational Development Committee: The Organizational Development Committee shall be responsible for developing and updating a plan of succession for key officers and staff of the Corporation. The Organizational Development Committee shall also collaborate with the Executive Director with respect to policies relating to hiring, compensation and benefits of employees of the Corporation, as well as providing counsel to the Executive Director with respect to the staffing structure of the Corporation.

    Advisory Committee: Advisory Committee comprised of professionals, community members or other individuals committed to the mission, goals, and objectives of the DRCAC and who are willing and able to provide insight, direction, or assistance to the Board of Directors upon request.

    Please Note: The Delta Regional Child Advocacy Center serves children and families who have been impacted by child sexual assault, physical abuse, neglect, and family violence. These topics are often discussed at Board and/or Committee meetings. If you are unable to discuss these topics, please refrain from applying.

    All volunteers must pass a background check.

    Expectations and Responsibilities Board of Directors and Committee Members

    Be Prepared

    • Be familiar with the organization’s mission, purpose, goals, policies and strengths and weaknesses.

    • Prepare for and participate in board and committee meetings.

    • Faithfully read and understand the organization’s statements.

    Be Willing

    • Undertake special assignments willingly and enthusiastically when asked.

    Be Knowledgeable

    • Follow trends in the organization’s field of interest.

    Be Involved

    • Ask timely and substantive questions at board and committee meetings consistent with your conscience and convictions, as well as representative of the constituency you represent.

    • Participate in the annual and long-range planning process of the organization.

    • Suggest agenda items to ensure significant policy-related matters are addressed.

    • Assist with the fund-raising effort by serving as a volunteer.

    Be Aware

    • Monitor the effectiveness and impact of the board’s decisions on larger community issues.

    Be Supportive

    • Support the board’s actions and decisions, accepting that a majority of the members agreed in principle and voted in the best interest of the organization.

    • Support and evaluate the director. Counsel the director, as appropriate, to offer support in his/her often difficult relationships with groups and individuals.

    • Advocate on behalf of the organization when appropriate within your sphere of friends, acquaintances, business and community colleagues.

    • Maintain confidentiality as required and speak on behalf of the organization when appropriate.

    Generally, board chair and director are the main spokespeople for the organization.

    Be Honest

    • Avoid any conflict of interest by announcing potential conflicts in a timely fashion.

    • Maintain a sense of fairness and objectivity by operating ethically and with personal integrity.

    • Serve the organization fully rather than as a special interest.

  • Committee Descriptions

    Meetings vary based on the needs of the group.

    Development & Communications Committee (Meets the First Tuesday of the Month): Works with the Director to develop fundraising goals, creates promotional materials, help shape development strategies and plans, coordinate donor engagement work, and help develop strategies for building partnerships with donors, help identify individuals, corporations, and foundations for cultivation and solicitation. Development of community events, fundraising events, and other special events. Identify grants and assist the Director with applying for grants.

    Finance & Administration Committee (Quarterly Meetings) : Provides oversight and guidance on financial matters. Works with the Director to develop the annual budget for full board approval. Works with Personnel Committee to address operational issues as needed. Monitor financial statements. Ensure records of the organization are accurate and complete.

    Please Note: The Delta Regional Child Advocacy Center serves children and families who have been impacted by child sexual assault, physical abuse, neglect, and family violence. These topics are often discussed at Board and/or Committee meetings. If you are unable to discuss these topics, please refrain from applying.

    All volunteers must pass a background check.

    Expectations and Responsibilities Board of Directors and Committee Members

    Be Prepared

    • Be familiar with the organization’s mission, purpose, goals, policies and strengths and weaknesses.

    • Prepare for and participate in board and committee meetings.

    • Faithfully read and understand the organization’s statements.

    Be Willing

    • Undertake special assignments willingly and enthusiastically when asked.

    Be Knowledgeable

    • Follow trends in the organization’s field of interest.

    Be Involved

    • Ask timely and substantive questions at board and committee meetings consistent with your conscience and convictions, as well as representative of the constituency you represent.

    • Participate in the annual and long-range planning process of the organization.

    • Suggest agenda items to ensure significant policy-related matters are addressed.

    • Assist with the fund-raising effort by serving as a volunteer.

    Be Aware

    • Monitor the effectiveness and impact of the board’s decisions on larger community issues.

    Be Supportive

    • Support the board’s actions and decisions, accepting that a majority of the members agreed in principle and voted in the best interest of the organization.

    • Support and evaluate the director. Counsel the director, as appropriate, to offer support in his/her often difficult relationships with groups and individuals.

    • Advocate on behalf of the organization when appropriate within your sphere of friends, acquaintances, business and community colleagues.

    • Maintain confidentiality as required and speak on behalf of the organization when appropriate.

    Generally, board chair and director are the main spokespeople for the organization.

    Be Honest

    • Avoid any conflict of interest by announcing potential conflicts in a timely fashion.

    • Maintain a sense of fairness and objectivity by operating ethically and with personal integrity.

    • Serve the organization fully rather than as a special interest.