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Goal of Program

Casa de Esperanza de los Ninos strives to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect for at-risk infants, children and their families by providing comprehensive residential and family support programs that transform people and communities.

Type of Placement

A volunteer's primary responsibility will be to provide direct care to children six years and younger in a home setting. Volunteers will function as foster parents for the children in their care. Tasks will include everything necessary to properly and safely care for, advocate for and generally meet the daily needs of abused, neglected and HIV+ children. Please call for more specific information.

Service Area

Houston, TX

Service Length

Typically 12 months - with applications accepted throughout the year and multiple start dates. Two-year commitments or longer are available.

Program Size

35 volunteers annually.

Requirements

A 4 year college degree is preferred, but not required. Applicants should be willing to work closely with children and to take on high levels of responsibility. Good interpersonal skills, patience and a strong work ethic are needed. Position open to anyone, but particularly useful to psychology, social work, education, pre-med, nursing and early childhood majors/graduates or those interested in social justice issues. You must be 21 or older to apply with a valid driver's license.

Financial Arrangements

Housing, partial board, stipend of $600 per month, health and optional dental and vision insurance, 2 weeks vacation. Casa de Esperanza offers a $2000 one-year completion of service bonus. For those staying longer than one year, a significant stipend increase may be available for the second year. Short-term: Room, partial board, stipend of $600 per month.

Living Arrangements

Volunteers live on-site with other volunteers in a house with 4 or 5 children.

Training

All volunteers receive training, including Pre-Service training, CPR/First Aid, Behavior Intervention Training, and review of the Staff Training Manual. Additional training for long-term volunteers continues throughout the year.

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted all year. Those who are interested in the Completion of Service Bonus must typically complete 12 months of service, but there are limited positions available for those looking for 3-9 month service periods.

Start Date