The Harbor Children’s Alliance and Victim Center provides a safe haven for child victims of sexual and physical abuse or neglect. They also provide 24-hour crisis intervention for sexual assault and domestic violence.

Now that school has started, Harbor representatives will be visiting the schools to provide educational presentations discussing the six pillars of character; trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, caring, fairness and citizenship. They also provide presentations on bullying awareness and prevention, internet safety, dating violence, healthy relationships, boundaries, peer pressure, sexual harassment, problem solving, and anger management. The Harbor is in need of volunteers to help them in their efforts.

Volunteering benefits our community, can lead to learning new skills, gives people hope and gives comfort to those who need it. Volunteering can also create new contacts, which you may keep for a lifetime.

Volunteer Opportunities at The Harbor:

Hotline Volunteers – Provide crisis intervention, support and information to callers.

Clerical Volunteer – Assists with general front office duties such as typing, answering phones, and clerical duties.

Family Greeter Volunteer – Assists in providing a comfortable atmosphere for families.

Special Event Volunteers – Help with fund raising, special awareness and prevention projects.

Victim Advocates – Provide support by accompanying clients to court for criminal justice proceedings or to the hospital for necessary medical treatment.

Please call The Harbor at 552-1982 or come by 215 W. Railroad in Port Lavaca for more information on the many volunteer positions that are available.