-
17 people are interested
Help Refugee Children Pick Out a New Wardrobe For This School Year
ORGANIZATION: Center for Survivors of Torture (Austin)
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
17 people are interested
The new school year is rapidly approaching! You can help refugee children feel more comfortable as they adjust to life in their new community by accompanying our clients to Operation School Bell, an organization that allows children to pick out five days worth of school clothes. Slots are available on August 3rd and 4th.
More opportunities with Center for Survivors of Torture (Austin)
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Center for Survivors of Torture (Austin)
Location:
9415 Burnet Rd. Suite 201, Austin, TX 78758, US
Mission Statement
CST Mission: Healing international survivors of torture and trauma through counseling and related services. CST Values: Integrity, Compassion, Making a Difference.
Description
Since 1997, CST has provided mental health services, social services, medical services, and legal services for over 1,700 torture survivors in Texas and Oklahoma, including refugees and asylum seekers. CST provides education and trainings for professionals, students, and the community. CST is the sole accredited torture treatment center in the south-central United States. We depend on the kindness and generosity of volunteers to help us accomplish our mission.
Please Note:
Due to the sensitive nature of our clients' experiences, we require that potential volunteers agree to a background check and attend a Volunteer Orientation.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
9415 Burnet RoadSuite 201Austin, TX 78758
DATE POSTED
July 5, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Approximately 1 hour
- Volunteers who speak Arabic, Farsi, Spanish, French, and Hindi are helpful but not required.