Be the Voice
ORGANIZATION: CASA of the 10th Judicial District
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We are looking for volunteers in the areas of Drew County, Ashley County, and Chicot County. We are in need of volunteer advocates and board members. If you would like to know how you can help a child in foster care, please contact us today.
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About CASA of the 10th Judicial District
Location:
205 E. Jefferson, Box 8, Hamburg, AR 71646, US
Mission Statement
We are dedicated to providing a voice to abused, neglected, and dependent children a voice in the court process. Our mission is accomplished through community awareness and support, which results in trained volunteers to advocate for the best interest of each child.
Description
Requirements to become a CASA volunteer:
* Must be at least 21 years of age.
* Must be able to pass the background checks with State Police, Child Abuse Registry and various others.
Training to become a CASA volunteer takes approximately thirty hours, which can be done as independent study or classroom, and 10 hours of court observation. Once you have become a CASA the time necessary to complete the duties on an individual case is usually ten hours per month. The role of a CASA is to be the "eyes and ears of the court" for a child.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
205 E. Jefferson, Box 8Hamburg, AR 71646
DATE POSTED
April 14, 2016
SKILLS
- Advertising
- Spanish
- Grant Writing / Research
- Fundraising
- Child Welfare
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- On average, 10 hours per month per case
- Good writing skills