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Child Disability Prevention Outreach Volunteer - From Home in Austin Area
Office of Disability Prevention for Children - HHSC
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Volunteer from your home - The Office of Disability Prevention for Children (ODPC) is seeking volunteers in the Austin-area to assist program staff with local and statewide education and public awareness mailout initiative aimed at preventing intellectual and developmental disabilities in children ages 0 to 12. Central Texas volunteers can prepare the materials in their homes. Our volunteers receive training, flexible schedules, as well as ongoing support and recognition.
You can help us make a difference in the lives of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities!
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About Office of Disability Prevention for Children - HHSC
Location:
701 W 51st St, Austin, TX 78751, US
Mission Statement
The Office of Disability Prevention for Children works to promote respect, foster understanding, and highlight the importance of prevention and early intervention initiatives in the lives of Texas children and families.
Description
Although we do not provide direct services to children and families, our goal is to prevent disability before it happens and minimize any negative consequences through:
- Education and public awareness
- Promotion of sound public policy
- Working with state and local agencies, community groups, and various other stakeholders
- Developing long-term plans to monitor and reduce the incidence and severity of developmental disabilities
- Evaluating state efforts to prevent developmental disabilities
Areas of Focus
The ODPC works to prevent intellectual and developmental disabilities in children ages 0 to 12.
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
701 W. 51st StreetAustin, TX 78751
(30.31614 ,-97.7306 )
DATE POSTED
October 17, 2021
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Child Development
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At least 4 or more hours each month
- Texas Health & Human Services volunteers are required to complete an application, as well as a 1-hour online agency orientation.