Prevent Child Abuse New York Volunteer Opportunities  

Clerical/Admin Support: We are a source of information about child abuse and neglect for people throughout the state. We work with a statewide network of member individuals and organizations. Office assistance is always needed.

• Volunteers assist with general clerical work, including answering the phone, data entry, copying and collating, preparing supplies for public exhibits.
• Researching and reviewing information for our Parent Helpline is also a valuable position, which you can do from anywhere in the state.

Parent Helpline: The Parent Helpine provides information and referrals to parents, professionals and others who are concerned about preventing child abuse. The Helpline is toll free and can be reached from anywhere in New York State.

• Volunteers work varying shifts Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm in the office (134 South Swan St, Albany) or after-hours and weekend shifts from their home.
• Training and ongoing supervisory support for handling calls and searching the database is provided and mandated.
• Parent Helpline volunteers are carefully screened.

Legislative advocacy: Prevent Child Abuse New York hosts an annual legislative advocacy conference at the Capitol in Albany. At the conference, advocates meet with legislators to emphasize the importance of programs and policies that support families and prevent child abuse and neglect. Prevent Child Abuse New York also e-mails advocacy action alerts to advocates throughout New York State.

• Advocate: From any part of the state, write, call and e-mail local, state and federal legislators about the importance of child abuse prevention. Join Prevent Child Abuse New York's advocacy e-mail list. Participate in Prevent Child Abuse New York's legislative advocacy conference.
• Advocacy support: Track New York State and Federal legislation and/or research specific issues and draft summary reports.
• Advocacy conference: Assist with planning, logistics, scheduling and arrangements for the February conference.

• Pre-conference support: Volunteers are needed to help finalize registration information, compile packets of materials for conference participants.
• At the conference: Volunteers assist with the registration table, with exhibitors, workshop presenters and the staff to PCANY to assure that all activities run smoothly.

• Volunteers take PCANY's literature to stores, doctor's offices, laundromats and other community settings to spread the word about prevention.
• Tabling at specific stores or events is also an important part of public awareness.

Fundraising: Prevent Child Abuse New York's programs and services depend on private contributions from individuals, associations, and corporations, as well as government and foundation grants. Volunteers plan and execute events, solicit donors, and research grant opportunities.

Community Events: PCANY is always looking for volunteers to help out at community events, including our Walk for Children, and various exhibitons and presentations throughout the state.