FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:   3 February 2010

Contact: Jennifer R. Bourne

            276-988-5583

            276-988-4041 (fax)

Family Crisis Services, a joint domestic violence and sexual assault program of Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc., seeks energetic, dependable and self-motivated individuals to work as Volunteer Advocates.  Volunteers are needed to cover day and night shifts at the shelter, to answer the hotline, to provide child care and emergency transportation, to provide office support, to assist with public awareness and fundraisers, and to serve as court advocates.

Volunteer Advocates provide companionship, a friendly face, and a listening ear to victims and their families. This job requires a great deal of tact, empathy, understanding and emotional maturity.  Volunteers should also respect confidentiality, display a responsible work ethic and work well with people.

The next Volunteer Advocate Training will begin February 22, 2010.  For more information or to request an application, please call Jennifer Bourne or Rande Hackler at (276) 988-5583.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:   13 January 2010

Contact: Jennifer R. Bourne

            276-988-5583

            276-988-4041 (fax)

Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc. to Conduct Parenting Classes

Today’s parents face many challenges in raising happy and healthy children.  Parenting well is extremely important, but it also can be extremely difficult.  However, according to Active Parenting, a leading parent education provider, the purpose of parenting remains the same: “to protect and prepare our children to survive and thrive in the kind of society in which they live.”

In order to assist parents, Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc. is offering Parenting Classes in February at the Main Office in Tazewell at 200 East Riverside Drive.  All classes will be held from 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. beginning Thursday, February 4, 2010. The classes will use the Active Parenting NOW curriculum, and will focus on children ages 5-12.  Space is limited, and the classes cost $25.00, which includes a workbook.

For more information or to register, please call Jennifer Bourne at (276) 988-5583 by Wednesday, February 3, 2010 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

In order to maintain the shelter as a safe and supportive living environment, we need the following items:

• Laundry detergent
• Fabric Softener
• Dish detergent
• Paper towels
• Kleenex
• Toilet paper
• Cleaning Supplies
• Shampoo
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Combs & Brushes
• Shower Gel
• Lotion
• Blankets
• Sanitary Napkins
• Tampons
• Diapers

If you would like to donate any of these items, please contact our office at 276-988-5583.

Family Crisis Services, a joint domestic violence and sexual assault program of Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc., seeks energetic, dependable and self-motivated individuals to work as Volunteer Advocates.  Volunteers are needed to cover day and night shifts at the shelter, to answer the hotline, to provide child care and emergency transportation, to provide office support, to assist with public awareness and fundraisers, and to serve as court advocates.

Volunteer Advocates provide companionship, a friendly face, and a listening ear to victims and their families. This job requires a great deal of tact, empathy, understanding and emotional maturity.  Volunteers should also respect confidentiality, display a responsible work ethic and work well with people.

The next Volunteer Advocate Training will begin January 2010.  For more information or to request an application, please call Jennifer Bourne or Rande Hackler at (276) 988-5583.