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Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center

Children and Youth Services, Disaster Response and Recovery, Health and SafetyDomestic Violence

2000 Chartwell Dr #3, Traverse City, MI 49696

Phone (231) 929 - 4250

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Our mission	To protect children by providing prevention and intervention in the investigation and treatment of child sexual and physical abuse

Opportunities	Event Volunteer Many hands make light work. Our development director is always seeking volunteers to assist with carrying out the details of planning and implementing our events. This opportunity perfect for creative individuals and/or those for whom its fun to generate excitement and enthusiasm in others. One-time, Occasional Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals, Groups (2-10) Virtual, Event support, Indoor, Outdoor None Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Community Volunteer Any person and/or group that provides service through donations, fundraising, or time spent doing a one-time project. This may include such things as seasonal decorating, planting flower beds, making cookies, etc. One-time, Occasional Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals, Groups (2-10) Virtual, Indoor, Outdoor None, On-site Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Advocate Volunteer Assists with providing comfort to anxious and distressed children before/after their interview. When child abuse investigators are meeting with the children’s parents, children will be supervised by this volunteer. Activities include reading, art projects, puzzles, etc. Occasional, Weekly, Monthly 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals Virtual, Indoor Formal Weekdays, Weekends Masters Level Intern Masters level counseling and social work students who require practicum experience may volunteer at the Center. They will be supervised by TBCAC staff and offsite school practicum advisers. Weekly 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor Skilled Weekdays, Weekends Facility Volunteer Assists with facility maintenance and cleaning, yard maintenance, snow removal, etc. This volunteer service can be on-going or on an as-needed basis. Occasional, Weekly 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals Physical, Indoor On-site, Skilled Weekdays, Weekends

Items we need	Essentials Sanitizing wipes, tissues, paper towel rolls, hand soap, toilet paper, Sam’s Club gift cards, gas cards and fast food restaurant cards for court days. In-Kind Donations Item Collection Learn More

How you help	Volunteers are an essential part of the CAC. It takes a village to keep children safe. 🙂

About us	Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center is the first stop for children in the Grand Traverse region who are suspected victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and being a witness to violence.