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Volunteer Position: Community Advisory Council Member

Agency: Texas Youth Commission

Population Served:  Kids in TYC Facilities

General summary of volunteer project:
To serve as a liaison in utilizing resources and developing a sharing, informative relationship between the community, Texas Youth Commission and the youth served.

Time commitment: Hours per week: Open 
Hours per month:
2 hrs.

Length of commitment: Three years

Location: 5415 Maple Ave., #225, Dallas, TX 75235 (Mapsco#31B-M)

Specific volunteer responsibilities:

  1. Attend at least 50% of the regular meetings each year and bring a guest to at least two.
  2. Acquire increasing knowledge of Texas Youth Commission facilities and assist in developing fund-raising projects.
  3. Inform facilities of educational, cultural and entertainment opportunities for students to participate in.

Volunteer qualifications:

  1. Completion of Texas Youth Commission basic orientation and certification
  2. Be a member of the surrounding community and in some way reflect its resources.
  3. Be able to provide input and support when called upon for specific areas of assistance.

Training required: (1 ½ - 2 hours)

  1. Basic orientation and certification process to Texas Youth Commission.
  2. In-service training offered on a monthly basis. Classes should be attended as needed.
  3. Volunteer may request additional training at any time in specific areas.

Required training provided at: Texas Youth Commission Facilities

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