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Claremont, CA 91711
The Young Center trains volunteers to act as Volunteer Child Advocates for detained unaccompanied immigrant children. Volunteers meet regularly with a child in detention to form a connection and get to know their story. Volunteers also collaborate with attorneys and social workers from Young Center to determine the best interests of the children and to advocate for those interests. No legal or social work experience is required, just a heart to support children during a vulnerable period in their lives. Child advocate visits may be in person or virtual depending on the location of the shelter where the child is detained and the proximity to the volunteer. Our Los Angeles offices serves as Child Advocates for children located across Southern California. To become a volunteer, you must: Live in California. Be at least 21 years old. Complete an interest form by Jan 15, 2025: https://www.theyoungcenter.org/volunteer-child-advocate-application Complete a virtual interview. Be willing to submit a background check and child abuse/neglect registry check. Attend our next two day virtual training Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, 2025(9:00 AM- 4:30 PM) Be able to meet with children in- person at a local shelter. YC will consider appointments based on location of volunteer in proximity to shelter. Be able to commit to serving as a Volunteer Child Advocate for at least 12 months. Demonstrate cultural competency.
Date Posted: Apr 28, 2025
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, 97208
The Young Center trains volunteers to act as Volunteer Child Advocates for detained unaccompanied immigrant children. Volunteers meet regularly with a child in detention to form a connection and get to know their story. Volunteers also collaborate with attorneys and social workers from Young Center to determine the best interests of the children and to advocate for those interests. No legal or social work experience is required, just a heart to support children during a vulnerable period in their lives. Child advocate visits may be in person or virtual depending on the location of the shelter where the child is detained and the proximity to the volunteer. Our Los Angeles offices serves as Child Advocates for children located across Southern California and the nation. To become a volunteer, you must: Live in the United States. Be at least 21 years old. Complete an interest form https://www.theyoungcenter.org/volunteer-child-advocate-application Complete a virtual interview. Be willing to submit a background check and child abuse/neglect registry check. Attend our next two-day virtual training Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, 2025(9:00 AM- 4:30 PM) Be able to meet with children in person at a local shelter. YC will consider appointments based on the location of the volunteer in proximity to the shelter. Be able to commit to serving as a Volunteer Child Advocate for at least 12 months. Demonstrate cultural competency.
Date Posted: Apr 30, 2025
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, 91001
The Young Center trains volunteers to act as Volunteer Child Advocates for detained unaccompanied immigrant children. Volunteers meet regularly with a child in detention to form a connection and get to know their story. Volunteers also collaborate with attorneys and social workers from Young Center to determine the best interests of the children and to advocate for those interests. No legal or social work experience is required, just a heart to support children during a vulnerable period in their lives. Child advocate visits may be in person or virtual depending on the location of the shelter where the child is detained and the proximity to the volunteer. Our Los Angeles offices serves as Child Advocates for children located across Southern California. To become a volunteer, you must: Live in California. Be at least 21 years old. Complete an interest form : https://www.theyoungcenter.org/volunteer-child-advocate-application Complete a virtual interview. Be willing to submit a background check and child abuse/neglect registry check. Attend our next two day virtual training Saturday June 28, and Sunday, June 29, 2025(9:00 AM- 4:30 PM) Be able to meet with children in person at a local shelter. YC will consider appointments based on location of volunteer in proximity to shelter. Be able to commit to serving as a Volunteer Child Advocate for at least 12 months. Demonstrate cultural competency.
Date Posted: Apr 24, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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, 97035
The Young Center trains volunteers to act as Volunteer Child Advocates for detained unaccompanied immigrant children. Volunteers meet regularly with a child in detention to form a connection and get to know their story. Volunteers also collaborate with attorneys and social workers from Young Center to determine the best interests of the children and to advocate for those interests. No legal or social work experience is required, just a heart to support children during a vulnerable period in their lives. Child advocate visits may be in person or virtual depending on the location of the shelter where the child is detained and the proximity to the volunteer. Our Los Angeles offices serves as Child Advocates for children located across Southern California. To become a volunteer, you must: Live in California. Be at least 21 years old. Complete an interest form https://www.theyoungcenter.org/volunteer-child-advocate-application Complete a virtual interview. Be willing to submit a background check and child abuse/neglect registry check. Attend our next two day virtual training Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, 2025(9:00 AM- 4:30 PM) Be able to meet with children in- person at a local shelter. YC will consider appointments based on location of volunteer in proximity to shelter. Be able to commit to serving as a Volunteer Child Advocate for at least 12 months. Demonstrate cultural competency.
Date Posted: Apr 29, 2025
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, 97213
The Young Center trains volunteers to act as Volunteer Child Advocates for detained unaccompanied immigrant children. Volunteers meet regularly with a child in detention to form a connection and get to know their story. Volunteers also collaborate with attorneys and social workers from Young Center to determine the best interests of the children and to advocate for those interests. No legal or social work experience is required, just a heart to support children during a vulnerable period in their lives. Child advocate visits may be in person or virtual depending on the location of the shelter where the child is detained and the proximity to the volunteer. Our Los Angeles offices serves as Child Advocates for children located across Southern California and the nation. To become a volunteer, you must: Live in the United States. Be at least 21 years old. Complete an interest form https://www.theyoungcenter.org/volunteer-child-advocate-application Complete a virtual interview. Be willing to submit a background check and child abuse/neglect registry check. Attend our next two-day virtual training Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, 2025(9:00 AM- 4:30 PM) Be able to meet with children in person at a local shelter. YC will consider appointments based on the location of the volunteer in proximity to the shelter. Be able to commit to serving as a Volunteer Child Advocate for at least 12 months. Demonstrate cultural competency.
Date Posted: Apr 30, 2025
