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Compeer of Dutchess County
ORGANIZATION: CASA of Dutchess County
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10 people are interested
Become a Community friend to an individual with mental illness.
Compeer is a person-to-person volunteer service which provides a vital linkage for a person receiving mental health services with a trained and caring community member. The focus is to ease the isolation, build trust and offer support in a goal-oriented, time-limited relationship within the community setting. Through the power of supportive friendships, Compeer serves as a bridge to enhanced wellness and community integration for those with mental health issues. We envision a day when all communities embrace individuals and their families living with mental health challenges. We are always looking for compassionate and caring adult volunteers who want to make a positive difference in another person’s life.
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About CASA of Dutchess County
Location:
c/o Mental Health America of Dutchess County, Inc., 515 Haight Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, US
Mission Statement
"I Am For The Child"
Description
Having a CASA as part of Family Court proceedings guarantees that there’s always going to be someone who’s purely on the side of those who matter most-the children. CASA's are volunteers and complete 40 hours of training and ten hours of Family Court observation before being sworn in by the Chief Judge of the Family Court.
CASAs will visit and interview everyone needed to get a clear picture of the situation, whether it’s parents, foster parents, teachers, doctors-you name it. If needed, they will submit a written report for a hearing and even testify. Most CASA volunteers feel passionate about their work and volunteer for years.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
253 Mansion Street, Ste. 201Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
DATE POSTED
September 15, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At least one hour per week for at least one year.
- Submitting monthly reports on activities.