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Brush Country CASA - Kingsville, Texas
ORGANIZATION: Brush Country CASA
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Every Child Deserves A Chance - It's You.
As a Court Appointed Special Advocate. or CASA volunteer, you can keep abused and neglected children safe while they reach a safe, permanent home.
CASA volunteers speak up for a child in court. You ARE NOT a foster parent, you are a voice making a difference at a critical point in a child's life.
What do CASA volunteers Do?
CASA volunteers get to know the child and everyone invovled in the child's life to advocate for the child's best interest while in the foster care system.
CASA Volunteers:
- Commit to at least one year of advocacy
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Participate in an in-depth training program
- Pass criminal and CPS background checks
- Are at least 21 years old
Ready to Speak up for a Child?
Visit BecomeACASA.org to learn about becoming a volunteer and find a CASA program near you.
More opportunities with Brush Country CASA
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Brush Country CASA
Location:
PO Box 1658, Kingsville, TX 78364, US
Mission Statement
Brush Country CASA recruits, trains and supports community volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates who speak up for abused and neglected children removed from their homes and represents their best interests. The Volunteers seek to find safe, permanent and loving environments for these children as quickly as possible.
Description
CASA of Kleberg County d/b/a Brush Country CASA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of trained community volunteers that represent abused and neglected children in protective care. Brush Country CASA serves: Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy and Kleberg Counties.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
635 E. King Ste. 110635 E. King Ste. 110Kingsville, TX 78363
DATE POSTED
September 7, 2016
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Networking
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Group Facilitation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 8-10 Hours per Month (You make your own schedule.)
- You must have a passion to help children who have been abused and neglected in our community.