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18 people are interested
Gilroy/Morgan Hill: Become a CASA Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Child Advocates of Silicon Valley
Please visit the new page to apply.
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18 people are interested
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers are ordinary people doing extraordinary work for abused, neglected and abandoned children and youth in foster care in our community .
As sworn officers of the court, CASA volunteers are appointed by a juvenile court judge to advocate one-on-one for children and youth in foster care. As an advocate you will be more than just a mentor - you will be a powerful voice for a child or youth during their uncertain journey in the foster care system.
You don’t have to be a lawyer or social worker. Child Advocates of Silicon Valley will provide you with the training you need to succeed.
CASA volunteers come from various walks of life. They share the willingness and ability to commit 12 months and 10-12 hours a month, to a child or youth to make a difference.
Our orientation sessions are are designed so every participant leaves with a clear understanding of what it means to be a CASA volunteer. Attending an Informational Session is required for each potential volunteer before submitting an application.
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About Child Advocates of Silicon Valley
Location:
509 Valley Way, Bldg 2, Milpitas, CA 95035, US
Mission Statement
To be there for every foster child in Silicon Valley who has experienced abuse, neglect and/or abandonment.
Description
We serve children aged birth to 21 years old who are placed in the Santa Clara County Dependency Court System (commonly referred to as foster care) for having experienced trauma in the form of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. As an affiliate of the National Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association, we are responsible for operating the CASA program in Santa Clara County according to the national guidelines, which entails recruiting, training and supporting CASA Volunteers.
CASA Volunteers are appointed by a judge to be a mentor, advocate and a voice for a child in foster care. It can be a tough and demanding working with children in foster care but it is also very impactful. CASA Volunteers have the ability to help a child in foster care overcome the effects of having experienced trauma.
Change the life trajectory of a foster child. Sign up for an info session on our website to learn more.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
350 W 6th StreetGilroy, CA 95020
DATE POSTED
August 10, 2016
SKILLS
- General Education
- Child Development
- Youth Services
- Mentoring
- Child Welfare
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 3-4 hours per week, 12 months
- Over the age of 21