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The Truancy Intervention Project (TIP) is always seeking new volunteers to help with the prevention of school failure. Volunteers from all walks of life participate in making a difference in the lives of children in urgent need. Volunteers work one on one with children, as advocates both inside and outside the courtroom and as role models to children on the brink of school failure. We hope you will consider joining us!
Registration
If you are interested in volunteering with the Truancy Intervention Project, please complete the registration form and we will contact you for our next seminar.
Volunteer History
Since January 1992, almost 4,000 children have been placed in the Project. These children have been chronically absent from school and thus charged with truancy or, due to their age (11 or younger), their parents have been held responsible for the child's absenteeism and are charged with educational neglect. Since 2001, TIP has also served children at the school level through the early intervention initiative, pairing children and families with trained volunteers to assist in rectifying the attendance issues before a court referral becomes necessary. TIP volunteers work to discover and satisfy their clients' needs so that they will return to school and be successful. Almost 300 trained volunteers, both attorneys and non-attorneys give their time and skills to help these children stay in school.
Volunteer Appreciation Day
Volunteers mingle at their appreciation reception held each April.Volunteer Commitment
Volunteers are asked to commit one year, or as long as the child's case remains active, to provide legal and/or advocacy services for the child. Volunteers can expect to commit 20or more hours on each case and are encouraged to build a positive, meaningful relationship with the child, serving as a role model and advocate for the child.
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