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11 people are interested
CASA Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Rockdale Court Appointed Special Advocates
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11 people are interested
Rockdale CASA is looking for individuals to go through our training and become CASA volunteers! Volunteers will advocate for abused and neglected children in the foster system of Rockdale County.
Training consists of 30 hours of in-class training, typically held Monday or Tuesday evenings, and 8 hours of court observation during business hours on Mondays or Wednesdays. Our next training will begin this Spring, so call today to reserve your spot in our class!
We will send you a volunteer application and schedule an informal interview with you at our office before you begin training.
Please see our organization's description for more information about what a CASA volunteer does. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to become an advocate in a child's life. Rockdale County's foster children need you!
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About Rockdale Court Appointed Special Advocates
Location:
999 Green Street SE, Conyers, GA 30012, US
Mission Statement
Rockdale Court Appointed Special Advocate is a nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is to be a child’s voice in court. Through the use of trained and supervised volunteers, abused and neglected children will have an advocate to represent their best interest, to advocate for resources and to help the legal system be more child-focused, one child at a time; so that a child’s right to a permanent and safe home is ensured.
Description
Each day in Rockdale County children are beaten, battered, sexually abused, emotionally injured or neglected. These children find themselves in court where a maze of social workers, therapists, attorneys and judges must determine their future. Too many children risk falling through the cracks in an overwhelmed system. They need a strong voice speaking out for their best interests!
Rockdale Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) was established in 1996 by Juvenile Court Judge William Schneider. We are a non-profit organization that trains community volunteers to advocate for the best interest of abused and neglected children in juvenile court proceedings.
CASA volunteers talk with the child, parents, therapists, attorneys and other individuals who have knowledge of the child’s situation. The volunteer then goes to court and makes a recommendation focusing on the child’s best interests. After the court hearing, the volunteer remains involved with the case, monitoring the orders of the Court to ensure that the child is receiving the appropriate services in a timely fashion. CASA volunteers bring urgency to a child's needs, both in and out of a courtroom, advocate for safety, permanence and well-being.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
999 Green Street SEConyers, GA 30012
DATE POSTED
February 17, 2016
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Case Work / Management
- Child Welfare
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- One year minimum of service; 10-15 hours/month.