Citizen Advocacy of Washington County

Frequently Asked Questions!

* How much time will I need to spend on this?
You may spend as much time as you feel you have. There is no time commitment to be a Site Coordinator. On average, 1 to 2 hours a week would suffice.

* Is my commitment permanent?
No. You’re a volunteer. You commit as long as you wish.

* Are you affiliated with a larger organization?
No. Although there are other Citizen Advocacy programs in Wisconsin and around the nation, each one is independent and there is no national organization.

* I don't think I know enough people to help you?
Sit down and make a list of people you know in your community. You might be surprised as to how many people you really do know.

* What is a developmental disability?
click here or paste this in as your URL: http://www.cawashingtoncounty.org/definition.html

* Do I look for partners or advocates--or both?
We would be happy to receive any referrals you can find.

* Are you like Big Brothers and Big Sisters?
Citizen Advocacy is all about freely given relationships that are unpaid and unmanaged.

* How is Citizen Advocacy funded?
We are funded through private foundations and individuals in the community. We also receive some funding through United Way.

* What makes a good advocate?
click here or paste this in as your URL: http://www.cawashingtoncounty.org/whatiscitizenadvocacy.html

* Are there other SST Sites in Washington County?
Yes. We have sites located currently in Germantown, West Bend and Kewaskum.

For further information, call 262-334-3384 or contact Jenny Spieth:
Email: jspieth@cawash.org