The amount of need in the world can be overwhelming. You may think, "What difference will it make if I volunteer or not?" Even a small amount of compassion and attention can make a world of difference. When you remember back to your childhood, what adults in your life made a difference for you? Who, outside of your family, took a little extra time to make you feel valuable? No one person can solve the world's problems, but you can make your corner of the world a happier, healthier, safer place to live for those who need your help.
The kids in CCFI's programs need positive adults around them. We know from research that the more relational support and healthy connections kids make, the more promising their future. Helping children have a sense of belonging is immeasurably valuable.
People who have spent their time volunteering for a cuase say they get back in satisfaction and joy more than they ever expend in inconvenience or effort. As one of our volunteers, Judson Ahern says, "The reason (volunteering) makes me feel good is because CCFI serves our most precious resource and those who need help the most - the children of our community...It is wonderful therapy - a kind of antidote for those times when you realize we live in troubling, discouraging times. The CCFI staff will make you feel like family. I treasure the friends I've made there, and honestly think I've gotten more from them than they have from me!"
Would you consider helping?
Volunteer Needs:
(1) Summer Youth Enrichment Program
Spend your free time mentoring kids this summer during our Summer
Youth Enrichment Program. There will be two sessions, one in June
and one in July:
Dates:
June Session: June 2 - June 25
July Session: July 5 - July 30
Times:
Monday - Friday, 12:45 - 5:30 p.m.
(2) Circle of Parents Support Group
We need volunteers to work with toddlers and young children in
therapeutic play while caregivers of the children are in a support
group.
Dates and Times:
Second Tuesday of every month, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
(3) Parents Assistance Groups
We need volunteers to work with toddlers and young children in
therapeutic play while parents of the children are in parenting
skills classes.
Dates and Times:
Tuesday evenings, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Contact us at (405) 364-1420 if you can help!
