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60 people are interested
Volunteer Advocates
ORGANIZATION: CASA of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties
Please visit the new page to apply.
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60 people are interested
Volunteer Advocates are appointed by a judge to the case of a child who has been abused and/or neglected to speak up for that child's best interest. Once appointed, volunteers meet with their CASA child(ren) a minimum of once per month.
While the ultimate goal of every case is a safe, nurturing and permanent home, CASA volunteers also advocate for a child's medical, educational, emotional and psychological needs.
No previous experience or specific schooling is required.
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About CASA of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties
Location:
120 N. Shippen Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, US
Mission Statement
To provide a qualified and compassionate court-appointed volunteer advocate to every child who is abused and neglected, to ensure the fundamental human right of having a safe, nurturing, and permanent home is met.
Description
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are community volunteers, just like you, who stand up and speak out to help abused and neglected children.
Our CASA program belongs to a network of nearly 950 community-based programs that recruit, train, and support citizen-volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in courtrooms and communities.
Our Program Staff, led by our Program Director, supervises and supports our CASA Volunteers. Volunteer Managers work with our CASAs to provide oversight and guidance as they navigate the child welfare system and the court system. Volunteer Managers assist with reviewing court reports, accompany CASAs to court, and help CASAs with case planning.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
53 N. Duke StreetSte. 218Lancaster, PA 17602
DATE POSTED
September 21, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 15-20 hours a month