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A child safety program designed to teach child abuse prevention techniques is being hosted by the Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center, Llano Elementary and Packsaddle Elementary Schools this spring for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students. The Yello Dyno program uses music and movement to teach children skills to help them avoid adults that might harm them. Mr. Yello Dyno and volunteers have worked with children attending Llano Elementary for three years and the program is being expanded this spring to reach children attending Packsaddle Elementary. Marble Falls and Burnet elementary schools also participate in this program.

“Volunteers who enjoy working with children and have a fairly flexible daytime schedule are needed to implement the program within the Llano Independent School District’s elementary schools volunteer coordinator”, said Pam Rodgers. Two volunteer training sessions are being held February 9th at the Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center, 1001 North Hill, in Burnet. The training is offered twice to accommodate busy schedules. Volunteers can attend the morning session from 8:30 to noon or the afternoon session from 1:00 – 4:30 PM. Yello Dyno volunteers are asked to donate two hours of their time once a week within a four-week period. Everyone is matched to a time that works for them and the school.

Yello Dyno is the most popular educational program offered by the Center. According to Ms. Rodgers, the Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center’s staff and volunteers have heard stories from parents and teachers about the impact of Yello Dyno. “Volunteers do make a difference” said Deborah Keith, executive director. For more information and to reserve your spot the training please contact the Center at 512-756-2607 or by email at pamr@tstar.net.

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