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35 people are interested
Voices for Children/CASA VOLUNTEER
ORGANIZATION: ACCORD Voices For Children/CASA Program
Please visit the new page to apply.
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35 people are interested
Court Appointed Special Advocates are volunteers appointed by the Broome and Tioga County Family Courts to ensure that the best interest of children are met. The CASA looks at the facts of the case, recommends a course of action to the judge (when appropriate), facilitates the resolution of any problems and monitors progress toward established goals.
Responsibilities of a CASA volunteer include: 1) discovering all relevant information by reviewing records and documents and interviewing parties 2) ensure that all relevant facts are before the court at hearings through written reports and oral testimony 3) ensure that the court's plan for the child and family is carried out and ensure that all obligations to the child are properly met.
Qualifications: CASAs Must:
1. Be at least 21 years of age;
2. Interview, pass a local background check and the State Central Registry of Child Abuse and Maltreatment;
3. Complete forty (40) hours of training;
4. Provide three references;
5. Commit to a minimum of one year as a volunteer;
6. Exhibit sound judgement, maturity, integrity, and responsibility.
More opportunities with ACCORD Voices For Children/CASA Program
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About ACCORD Voices For Children/CASA Program
Location:
350 State Street, Binghamton, NY 13901, US
Mission Statement
CASAs are trained volunteers assigned by a Family Court judge providing children at risk of abuse and neglect with advocacy in the court and community. CASA volunteers facilitate permanency and safety for children through researching, reporting, and collaborating with service providers.
Description
Voices for Children/Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), through the service of trained volunteers and staff, advocate for services and safe, stable living environments who have been alleged to be abused or neglected within our community.
Do you Want to Volunteer? CASAs must:
1. Be at least 21 years of age
2. Interview; pass a local background check and State Central Registry of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
3. Complete at least forty (40) hours of training
4. Provide three references
5. Minimum one (1) year commitment to the program
6. Exhibit sound judgment, maturity, integrity, and responsibility
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
350 State StreetBinghamton, NY 13901
DATE POSTED
May 24, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Aproximately 10 hours per month after training