By lending a hand to young people we insure that our future is secure and that their futures are full of opportunities. There is probably no greater satisfaction or reward than making life better for a child. During the last months of 2000, Companies That Care will show you ways you can volunteer to help the children in your community. Nothing is more rewarding than giving gifts to needy children at Christmas time. If you are willing to go beyond the charitable giving and help agencies in your community make Christmas happen for local families, we have volunteer agencies listed below that will get you started.
CASA volunteers are the voices of abused and neglected children in the court system.
They monitor the progress and well being of the child and report back to the court. Their responsibility is to make sure the child's needs are met and their interests are represented. This volunteer opportunity requires extensive training and a one-year commitment. The West End Center in Roanoke is a great example of a volunteer opportunity for busy people. The center asks for only one hour of your time per week to help a child grow and learn.