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44 people are interested
CASA volunteer
ORGANIZATION: CASA of Westmoreland, Inc.
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44 people are interested
CASA of Westmoreland, Inc. is a volunteer-based non-profit organization providing a voice in the courts on behalf of abused and negglected children in Westmoreland County. CASA assists the courts to ensure the child's placement in a safe, permanent and nurturing home.
We are looking for community volunteers to be a "voice" for children who have suffered abuse and/or neglect and are in the court system. Volunteers will research the best interest of children invovled in Family Court proceedings and ensure a child's needs are met while awaiting permanent placement. The CASA volunteers will be provided with training and supervision and will make an impact on the lives of children in Westmoreland County.
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About CASA of Westmoreland, Inc.
Location:
2 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601, US
Mission Statement
CASA of Westmoreland, Inc., is a volunteer-based organization providing a voice in the courts on behalf of abused and neglected children in Westmoreland County. The recommendations of these volunteers assist the courts in determining the child’s placement in safe, permanent and nurturing homes.
Description
A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a specially trained community volunteer who is appointed by a Family Court Judge to provide consistent and caring support on behalf of an innocent child going through the family court system due to abuse and/or neglect by parent(s) or guardian(s). If you would like to be a CASA volunteer and feel that you have what it takes to change the life of an abused and neglected child, then please submit an application by checking out or website or call the CASA office at 724-850-6874 and we will email you the form.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2 North Main StreetGreensburg, PA 15601
DATE POSTED
August 22, 2016
SKILLS
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Basic Computer Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 5-12 hours a month