Virtual Volunteer Information Session

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Learn how you can make a difference in your community by giving a voice and a brighter future to an abused or neglected child in foster care. The Virtual Volunteer Information Session will provide an overview of the DeKalb County CASA Program for those interested in volunteering. Please note, while the information session is virtual the volunteering will take place in person. DeKalb County CASA is currently recruiting Court Appointed Special Advocate, Education Advocate, and Ambassador volunteers. A CASA volunteer is a trained community member appointed by a juvenile court judge to advocate on behalf of the best interests of an abused and/or neglected child in foster care. An Education Advocate is a CASA that focuses on the educational needs of a child in foster care. An Ambassador helps educate and raise community awareness regarding the DeKalb County CASA Program and the children served. During the virtual information session, DeKalb CASA staff will provide an overview of the history of the organization, offer information on volunteer roles, commitment expectations, discuss the volunteer training sessions, and explain the next steps; application, references, interview with a staff member. and answer any questions participants may have. For more information regarding this event please contact Justine Ferreira, Recruitment and Retention Coordinator by phone (404) 292-8291, email justine.ferreira@dekalbcasa.org or visit www.dekalbcasa.org