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Victoria, TX 77905
About Us: The Young Center is a nonprofit organization advocating for the best interests of unaccompanied and separated immigrant children. As part of our work, we train volunteers to support an individual child in a detention facility, providing accompaniment and support until their are released or reunified and shortly after as they are adjusting to life outside the detention facility. What You'll Do: As a Young Center volunteer Child Advocate, you'll meet with an unaccompanied immigrant child or youth in government custody for one hour each week. Volunteers engage with the child, learn their story, provide companionship, play, and assist in advocating for their best interests alongside Young Center social workers and attorneys. Where: We're seeking volunteers in or willing to travel to any of the following areas including Downtown, Midtown, Sunnyside, Aldine, Southwest Houston, Baytown, Channelview, Manvel, Katy, Wallis, Eagle Lake, or Victoria, TX on a weekly basis. Next steps: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submissions are encouraged. Upcoming training is scheduled for September. No legal or social work experience is needed, just a willingness to learn and provide support to children and youth. To Apply: Visit theyoungcenter.org/volunteer to fill out the application or join an information session through Mobilize: https://www.mobilize.us/theyoungcenter/ Questions? Email volunteer@theyoungcenter.org for more information.
Date Posted: Jul 7, 2025
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Manvel, TX 77578
About Us: The Young Center is a nonprofit organization advocating for the best interests of unaccompanied and separated immigrant children. As part of our work, we train volunteers to support an individual child in a detention facility, providing accompaniment and support until their are released or reunified and shortly after as they are adjusting to life outside the detention facility. What You'll Do: As a Young Center volunteer Child Advocate, you'll meet with an unaccompanied immigrant child or youth in government custody for one hour each week. Volunteers engage with the child, learn their story, provide companionship, play, and assist in advocating for their best interests alongside Young Center social workers and attorneys. Where: We're seeking volunteers in or willing to travel to any of the following areas including Downtown, Midtown, Sunnyside, Aldine, Southwest Houston, Baytown, Channelview, Manvel, Katy, Wallis, Eagle Lake, or Victoria, TX on a weekly basis. Next steps: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submissions are encouraged. Upcoming training is scheduled for September. No legal or social work experience is needed, just a willingness to learn and provide support to children and youth. To Apply: Visit theyoungcenter.org/volunteer to fill out the application or join an information session through Mobilize: https://www.mobilize.us/theyoungcenter/ Questions? Email volunteer@theyoungcenter.org for more information.
Date Posted: Jul 7, 2025
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El Paso, TX 79905
About Us: At the Young Center, we fight to make sure children’s wishes and best interests are considered in every decision. We work to ensure children are with trusted caregivers, advocate for their safety and freedom from government custody, and strive for fair court proceedings and permanent protection. We amplify and uplift children’s voices and believe that building safe communities is key to keeping children safe. What You'll Do: As a Young Center volunteer Child Advocate, you'll meet with an unaccompanied immigrant child in government custody for one hour each week. Volunteers engage with the child, learn their story, provide companionship, play, and assist in advocating for their best interests alongside Young Center social workers and attorneys. Where: We're seeking volunteers in or willing to travel to any of the following areas including We’re currently seeking volunteers in or willing to travel weekly to any of the following locations: Downtown, Midtown, Sunnyside, Aldine, Southwest Houston, Baytown, Channelview, Manvel, Katy, Wallis, Eagle Lake, Victoria, or El Paso, TX. Application Details: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submissions are encouraged. Upcoming training is scheduled for September. No legal or social work experience is needed, just a willingness to learn and provide support to children and youth. To Apply and Learn More: Visit theyoungcenter.org to fill out the interest form: https://www.theyoungcenter.org/accompany-a-child/become-a-child-advocate/ Or join an information session through Mobilize: https://www.mobilize.us/theyoungcenter/ Questions? Email volunteer@theyoungcenter.org for more information.
Date Posted: Jul 7, 2025
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Houston, TX 77060
About Us: The Young Center is a nonprofit organization advocating for the best interests of unaccompanied and separated immigrant children. As part of our work, we train volunteers to support an individual child in a detention facility, providing accompaniment and support until their are released or reunified and shortly after as they are adjusting to life outside the detention facility. What You'll Do: As a Young Center volunteer Child Advocate, you'll meet with an unaccompanied immigrant child or youth in government custody for one hour each week. Volunteers engage with the child, learn their story, provide companionship, play, and assist in advocating for their best interests alongside Young Center social workers and attorneys. Where: We're seeking volunteers in or willing to travel to any of the following areas including Downtown, Midtown, Sunnyside, Aldine, Southwest Houston, Baytown, Channelview, Manvel, Katy, Wallis, Eagle Lake, or Victoria, TX on a weekly basis. Next steps: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submissions are encouraged. Upcoming training is scheduled for September. No legal or social work experience is needed, just a willingness to learn and provide support to children and youth. To Apply: Fill out the online application and we will follow up via email. Visit https://www.theyoungcenter.org/volunteer-child-advocate-application to fill out the application and learn if it’s the right fit for you. Questions? Email volunteer@theyoungcenter.org for more information.
Date Posted: Jul 7, 2025
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Houston, TX 77033
About Us: The Young Center is a nonprofit organization advocating for the best interests of unaccompanied and separated immigrant children. As part of our work, we train volunteers to support an individual child in a detention facility, providing accompaniment and support until their are released or reunified and shortly after as they are adjusting to life outside the detention facility. What You'll Do: As a Young Center volunteer Child Advocate, you'll meet with an unaccompanied immigrant child or youth in government custody for one hour each week. Volunteers engage with the child, learn their story, provide companionship, play, and assist in advocating for their best interests alongside Young Center social workers and attorneys. Where: We're seeking volunteers in or willing to travel to any of the following areas including Downtown, Midtown, Sunnyside, Aldine, Southwest Houston, Baytown, Channelview, Manvel, Katy, Wallis, Eagle Lake, or Victoria, TX on a weekly basis. Next steps: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submissions are encouraged. Upcoming training is scheduled for September. No legal or social work experience is needed, just a willingness to learn and provide support to children and youth. To Apply: Visit theyoungcenter.org/volunteer to fill out the application or join an information session through Mobilize: https://www.mobilize.us/theyoungcenter/ Questions? Email volunteer@theyoungcenter.org for more information.
Date Posted: Jul 7, 2025
