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19 people are interested
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: CASA of Marion County
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19 people are interested
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Volunteers are specially trained advocates for abused and neglected children in the Court System in Marion County. The average CASA volunteer spends 8-10 hours of month visiting with the child and gathering as much information as poosible. They then use the information to make recommendations to the Court to address what is in the best interest of the child. Follow us on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/CASAofMarionCounty
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About CASA of Marion County
Location:
112 Adams St, Rm 205, Fairmont, WV 26554, US
Mission Statement
The purpose of this organization is to train community volunteers to serve as Court appointed advocates for children who are abused or neglected, and to speak up for these children through the state foster care system and the Circuit Courts of Marion County. It shall further be the purpose of this organization to educate the community regarding its responsibility for children who are involved in the court process, and to initiate programs to prevent child abuse, child neglect and juvenile delinquency.
Description
CASA of Marion County is a non-profit organization which is comprised of two staff members and numerous volunteers. The volunteeers receive extensive training after an application and interview process which includes thorough background checks. It is expected that the volunteers will handle one caseat a time, and work approximately 10-15 hours per month with a minimal commitment of one year.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
112 Adams St, Rm 205Fairmont, WV 26554
DATE POSTED
March 14, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 12-18 months (average duration of a case)