Norma's House provides services to children and families who are victims of abuse. We conduct videotaped forensic
interviews of children ages 2 to 17 upon referral from law enforcement or children’s protective services. In addition
we provide referral information to parents regarding counseling and community resources. Volunteer hours are
flexible between our office hours which are Monday - Friday - 8:00- 5:00.
All child advocacy centers in Texas are required to have a solid volunteer base. The volunteers at Norma's House are
dedicated members of our team and use their various skills and assets in order to make our advocacy center a
wonderful place for children to visit.
Volunteers can help us by:
• Interacting with children and families who come to the Center, making them feel comfortable and at ease. Includes
engaging children in activities such as playing a board game, coloring, reading or watching a movie.
• Contacting by phone, non-offending caregivers to complete a client satisfaction survey of their services received at
Norma's House.
• Sorting through donations - stuffed animals, toys, juice and snacks-and sending thank you notes.
• Ensuring that toy shelf, refrigerator, and snacks are stocked, and ready for children and families.
• Assisting with community education programs and health fairs.
• Planting and maintaining flower beds.
• Decorating for holidays.
• Assisting during special events - Dodgeball tournaments, NH Child Abuse Conference (April 28), other fund raising
or awareness events.
• Assisting with maintenance needs - replacing lights (indoor and outdoor), touch up painting, etc.
• Assisting with Happy Bear presentation for PK-3rd graders. Carolyn Morrow is the contact person. She needs
volunteers to BE Happy Bear!
To Become A Volunteer:
1. Contact Judy Parks at 830-672-1278.
2. Download application.
3. As a part of the volunteer application, a criminal background and Department of Family and Protective Services
(identifies persons whom the DFPS has found to have abused or neglected children) check will be completed.
4. You will meet with the volunteer coordinator to discuss your interests, take a tour of our center, and set up when
you would like to volunteer.
5. Training will be individualized and based upon your interests. Training for each volunteer will also include an
overview of our center, observation of the community education programs, introduction to child abuse and how to
respond to questions and situations that you may come in contact with while you are volunteering.
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