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10 people are interested
Explore Advocacy
ORGANIZATION: CASA of Kern County
Please visit the new page to apply.
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10 people are interested
Help a foster child reach for the stars--explore advocacy! Children are waiting for a volunteer advocate to speak up for them while going through the court process. We need caring and consistent adults to become the voice of Kern County foster children. Attend an orientation to learn more about becoming a CASA volunteer.
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About CASA of Kern County
Location:
1717 Columbus Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, US
Mission Statement
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Kern County speaks for abused and neglected children in the juvenile dependency process. Through the use of highly trained volunteers, the CASA program seeks to provide every child who needs an Advocate with a voice in the court process.
Description
CASA of Kern County is a nonprofit organization that matches caring volunteers with abused, abandoned, or neglected children. Through advocacy volunteers are role models who provide consistency and give the children a voice in court. The unique one-on-one relationship that forms between the volunteer and dependent child is often the only stable, positive relationship the child has. In a sea of social workers, attorneys, therapists and caregivers, it's the court appointed volunteer who is a consistent and caring friend and advocate for the child. Our volunteers and staff are every day heroes who have the passion and commitment to positively influence the lives of these very special kids - one child at a time.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1717 Columbus StreetBakersfield, CA 93305
DATE POSTED
July 18, 2022
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 18 months, 10-15 hours per month