As a non-profit organization we simply couldn’t operate without the help of generous volunteers! Below is a list of volunteer opportunities at the Children’s Advocacy Center. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Andrea Torres, Event & Volunteer Coordinator, at atorres@cac-ottawa.org or 616-336-5197. Andrea can help you with a number of different opportunities to volunteer with us!

Child Waiting Room Supervision
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.

Facility Volunteer
Assists with the facility maintenance and cleaning, yard maintenance, snow removal, etc. This volunteer service can be on-going or on an as needed basis.
You must be 18 years old to volunteer at the CAC

Community Volunteer
Any person and/or group that provides service through donations, fund raising, or time spent doing a one-time project. This may include such things as seasonal decorating, planting flower beds, making quilts, making cookies, etc.

Office Volunteer
Assists with answering phones, filing, welcoming visitors, directing families to appropriate areas, making copies and packet preparation, This volunteer service is on an as needed basis.

EVENT COMMITTEE
We currently have (3) main fundraising events annually. Each event has a separate event committee that meets anywhere from 5-7 times before each event. (Usually of a 4-5 month span). By agreeing to this commitment, you will attend all meetings and assist in soliciting donations, sponsorship's, new event attendees, etc.