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Volunteer Position: Foster/Adoptive Family Recruiter

Agency: Child Protective Services

Population Served: Abused/Neglect in Care

General summary of volunteer project:
Dallas Adoption Initiative involves specialized units in PRS, whose main focus is to bring children to permanency placement in the timeliest manner possible.

Time commitment: Hours per week: 5 - 10 
Hours per month: 20 average

Length of commitment: 4 months

Location: Various locations

Specific volunteer responsibilities:

1. Assist TDPRS in recruitment of foster/adoptive homes.
2. Help with special events by manning booths and handing out pamphlets.
3. Assist families in filling out informational packets.
4. Assist with or conduct orientations and answer questions regarding fostering.
5. Help supervise children during photo shoots.

Volunteer qualifications:

1. High school graduate. At least 21 years of age.
2. Clear CANRIS/Criminal background check.
3. Ability to communicate effectively, orally.

Training Required:

1. Dependent on the volunteer assignment, training will be provided by recruitment staff at TDPRS.
2. Training will be individually tailored.

Required training provided at: Dallas Child Protective Services (Mapsco #44D)

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