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Become a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Please help us advocate for local abused and neglected children in the foster care system, become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). A CASA volunteer is is appointed by a judge to provide consistent and caring support and vital information to the court on behalf of an innocent foster child going through a tough personal legal process due to an adult's abuse or neglect. As a CASA volunteer, you will receive over 30 hours of training from professionals to get you familiar with the court and child welfare systems and other important aspects of the case including child development, interviewing techniques and cultural competency. You'll be given the tools and personal support you need to aid your search for as much information as possible about a child in order to achieve an objective viewpoint of the child's welfare. You'll review the case to become familiar with the background, gather new data and then develop a report with your recommendation that is shared in the courtroom, both verbally and written. The report and your testimony becomes one of several important pieces a judge considers when making his or her ruling on behalf of the child. Skills Dedication: Dedicated volunteers willing to to commit 15-20 hours per month for at least a year. Ability to talk to a variety of people, some of whom will be struggling with their own problems Willing to go through an in-depth training class, and pass a background check. Reliable transportation is important. Effective communication skills: You should be able to communicate clearly and professionally both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences including the court. You must be computer literate and be able to use word processing and email with consistent access to a computer and the Internet. Agency: Weiss Child Advocacy Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer This Opportunity is ongoing Agency Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 48503	Filter Opportunity Type Volunteer Activities 1/2 Day AmeriCorps Animals Arts & Crafts Bilingual/Spanish Speaking Board Service Cleaning Clerical/Administrative Client Interaction Collection Drives Committee Service Construction Court-mandated Volunteer Education Event Planning Financial Coaching Food/Hunger Relief Full Day Fundraising Grant Writing/Review Group work Healthcare/Hospice Holiday Individual work Indoor Landscaping/Gardening Long-term/ongoing Maintenance Marketing Meal Preparation/Service Mentoring One-Time Organizing Outdoor Painting People w/ Disabilities' Services Reading/Literacy STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) Seasonal Seniors' Services Short-term Special Events Sports and Recreation Student (College) Student (High School) Transportation Tutoring Weekend Youth Appropriate Youth Services Advocacy Opportunities Serve on Board Employment Full-time Part-time Program In-kind Needs Bedding Building Materials Clothing Equipment Loan Program Holiday Household Furniture Household Items Information Technology (Computers, etc.) Non-perishable Foods Office Equipment Office Supplies Other Recreation Equipment School Supplies Toiletries Tools Toys

Become a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)

Please help us advocate for local abused and neglected children in the foster care system, become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA).

A CASA volunteer is is appointed by a judge to provide consistent and caring support and vital information to the court on behalf of an innocent foster child going through a tough personal legal process due to an adult's abuse or neglect.

As a CASA volunteer, you will receive over 30 hours of training from professionals to get you familiar with the court and child welfare systems and other important aspects of the case including child development, interviewing techniques and cultural competency. You'll be given the tools and personal support you need to aid your search for as much information as possible about a child in order to achieve an objective viewpoint of the child's welfare.

You'll review the case to become familiar with the background, gather new data and then develop a report with your recommendation that is shared in the courtroom, both verbally and written. The report and your testimony becomes one of several important pieces a judge considers when making his or her ruling on behalf of the child.

Skills Dedication: Dedicated volunteers willing to to commit 15-20 hours per month for at least a year. Ability to talk to a variety of people, some of whom will be struggling with their own problems Willing to go through an in-depth training class, and pass a background check. Reliable transportation is important.

Effective communication skills: You should be able to communicate clearly and professionally both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences including the court. You must be computer literate and be able to use word processing and email with consistent access to a computer and the Internet.

Agency: Weiss Child Advocacy Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

This Opportunity is ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 48503

Become a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)

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