Adoption Support Group Volunteer for January 2025

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Description


With over a hundred years of dedicated service to our neighbors in need, Catholic Charities with the crucial help of volunteers, offer community-based support, education, and access to resources for pregnant and parenting individuals and families. Catholic Charities' Child Welfare Program aims to increase healthy birth outcomes among at-risk, low-income families by helping individuals develop tools for good decision making. 



As a Volunteer, You Will:

  • Create a nurturing and fun environment for children while their parents attend adoption support sessions at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish.
  • Toys are provided! 

It's a wonderful opportunity to engage with kids, play, and enable parents to receive support while they build community with other families who have adopted or are seeking to adopt.




Expected Availability and Commitment:

  • Occurs at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish (Located: 3722 S 58th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53220).

  • Adoption Support Groups occur every third Tuesday of each month. Each shift is 2 hours from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

  • Can be a one-time opportunity or recurring opportunity.



Required Training:

You will complete required forms for a background check and sign Catholic Charities' client confidentiality agreement as well as complete the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's Safe Environment training course.


Required Qualifications:

  • Must be 16 years old to volunteer with a parent or legal guardian or 18 years old to volunteer alone. 


Helpful Skills for the Role:

  • Enjoys playing with children!

  • Bring your creativity and imagination. 




Come play with children while enabling parents to attend Catholic Charities' adoption support groups! Your time and love help support families navigating the adoption process and build community. 

Join our mission to provide service to those in need, to advocate for justice and to call upon others to do the same. Partner with us to improve the lives of those we serve, to empower the most vulnerable, and to help reduce poverty through quality, compassionate, and effective human services.


Additional Resources and Information:


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Discover the Benefits to Volunteering:


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Learn about the Onboarding Process:


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Contact with Questions:

 


Caitlyn Proietta, Volunteer Coordinator

Email: volunteer@ccmke.org

Call: (414) 769-3402

Details

Get Connected Icon 16 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Register by Jan 20, 2025
Get Connected Icon Is Not Outdoors

Location

Get Connected Icon 3722 S 58th Street
Milwaukee, WI  53220