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1 person is interested
First Circuit CASA Program
ORGANIZATION: MITCHELL AREA RSVP
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
A child's voice in court
CASA refers to a Court Appointed Special Advocate, a trained community volunteer appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children that are in the court system through no fault of their own. Each year a half million abused and neglected children need to find a safe permanent home.
Work along side attorneys and social workers as appointed officers of the court. No special or legal background is required. Volunteers undergo a thorough training course conducted by the First Circuit CASA program volunteer, submits a report to the court that includes factual information, concerns, and recommendation about whether the child should be placed in foster care, reunited with parents, or legally freed to be adopted. Only 1 or 2 cases at a time are given to each volunteer.
Help in the office with computer data entry and mailings.Help with varies fundraiser events.
Terms: Site is handicapped accessible, Volunteer must be at least 55 years of age
More opportunities with MITCHELL AREA RSVP
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About MITCHELL AREA RSVP
Location:
300 W First, Mitchell, SD 57301, US
Mission Statement
n/a
Description
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) provides opportunities for people 55 and over to make a difference in their community through volunteer service. RSVP volunteers contribute anywhere from a few to over forty hours a week, serving through schools, day care centers, police departments, hospitals and other nonprofit and public organizations to help meet critical community needs. RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers. RSVP matches the personal interests and skills of older Americans with opportunities to help solve community problems and offers supplemental insurance while on duty, and on-the-job training from the agency or organization where volunteers are placed.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
First Circuit CASA200 East 5th AvenueSuite #2Mitchell, SD 57301
DATE POSTED
January 4, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 55