Be a Super hero and support the needs of our children
CASA of Ocean County recognizes the problem of child abuse and neglect and is committed to helping its victims; the children living in our communities. Child abuse hurts children physically, mentally, and emotionally at an immeasurable loss to society.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ocean County recruits, trains, supports and supervises community volunteers that advocate for children who have been removed from their home due to neglect or abuse.
CASA volunteers ensure children’s best interest remain the priority while working toward establishing a safe, stable, and permanent home for each child served. Volunteers improve the quality of information presented to the Court by serving as an independent set of eyes and ears for the Judge. CASA is actively recruiting program volunteers to join our upcoming training course. If you would like more information, please call our office and speak to Kara Ward, Program & Volunteer Coordinator today. You may also visit our website: www.casaofoceancounty.org to submit an application online. The program is also interviewing for positions on our Fundraising and Advocate Appreciation Committees.
1035 Hooper Ave, Suite 3, Toms River, NJ 08753, US
Mission Statement
The mission of CASA is to speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courts. We promote and support quality volunteer representation for children to provide each child a safe, permanent, nurturing home.
Description
Every year more than half a million abused and neglected children are in need of safe, permanent, nurturing homes. That's where CASA steps in. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) was created in 1977 to make sure the abuse and neglect these children originally suffered at home doesn't continue as abuse and neglect at the hands of the system. As trained advocates, CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in court. The result is that a child is placed into a safe, loving home where he/she can thrive. It is the CASA vision to provide a volunteer for each and every abused and neglected child who needs one.
Advocacy & Human Rights
Children & Youth
Community
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
1035 Hooper AveUnit 3Toms River, NJ08753
(39.97036,-74.18324)
DATE POSTED
February 16, 2021
SKILLS
Fundraising
Basic Computer Skills
Youth Services
Child Welfare
Community Outreach
Microsoft Office Suite
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License Needed
Background Check
Must be at least 21
Orientation or Training
2-5 hours per week
Basic computer skills, visit foster children once a month, take a 30hr advocacy training course.
