Volunteer WITH DCAC

We at Denver Children's Advocacy Center strongly believe that volunteers are the cornerstone of the Center’s ongoing growth and success in providing assistance to children and families. We also believe that the opportunities for volunteering are endless in our Center.

DCAC has three distinct types of volunteer opportunities. For information about these or other volunteering opportunities, please contact: Candace Wengert at 303-825-3850 ext. 310 or candace.wengert@denvercac.org.

Family Advocate Volunteer
Administrative Volunteer
Special Projects Volunteer

Family Advocate Volunteer

Purpose of position: To provide support to caregivers and other family members whose children receive services at DCAC.

Responsibilities of the position:

1. Provide a safe and stable environment to the non-offending and other family members
2. Provide information and referrals to families regarding their rights as victims of crime, Victim Compensation, and other resources that are available in the community. Assist the family with the completion of Victim Compensation forms, when necessary
3. Participate in the special functions of the Center and training opportunities available.

Knowledge and Experience: Parenting experience and knowledge of normal child development. Knowledge and experience of diverse populations and ability to work with a wide variety of people and cultures. Ability to converse fluently in Spanish a plus. Knowledge and/or experience about the criminal justice and child protection systems are helpful, as is knowledge about child sexual abuse and domestic violence in families. Previous experience in law enforcement, teaching, nursing, social work, victim advocacy, and/or parenthood may provide a solid basis for this volunteer role.

Qualifications: Commitment to victims of crime and their family members. Genuine interest in people and the ability to listen empathically to their stories, needs and dreams. Ability to set personal limits, be consistent in order to build trust, and follow through on commitments to client families and to DCAC.

If interested, please click here and fill out our short form

Administrative Volunteer

Administrative Volunteers have a vital role in the ongoing growth of DCAC. They fulfill different duties such as helping with files, running errands, answering the telephones, updating DCAC mailing list, etc.

If interested, please click here and fill out our short form

Special Projects Volunteer

DCAC always has wonderful projects in the works like fundraising events, our annual Gala, holiday parties, and other events.

Special Projects Volunteers can also be involved in projects like:

1. Help with maintenance and renovations of our buildings, such as painting children's therapy rooms.
2. Organize storage areas
3. Provide seasonal cleaning of our buildings
4. Develop and implement projects, which require special skills. For example, a person with skills in carpentry may assist in fixing parts of the fence; a person with artistic skills may paint a mural in one of the rooms; a person with computer skills provides assistance with entering of data

If interested, please click here and fill out our short form

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming involved with us, please give a call to Andrew Mackintosh at 303-825-3850 or Andrew.Mackintosh@denvercac.org.

Thank you for your interest in DCAC.

How You Can Help

Give Financially

DCAC relies on grants and donations in order to provide no-cost assessment and treatment services to children in need. We need your help. Make your donation today.

Give Your Stuff

Be Green! Donate gently used or new items to our Advocacy Center Foundation.  Click here to view the locations of our drop boxes by location number.

Click here to view the locations of our drop boxes by city.

Give Your Time

Volunteers are crucial to the Center's ongoing growth and success in providing assistance to at risk children and families. View our current volunteering opportunities.