Flexible Schedule
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Westminster, CO 80234
CASA, Court-Appointed Special Advocates, is a volunteer-based, nonprofit organization that trains and supervises community members to represent the best interests of child victims of physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect that are currently in the judicial system. Our mission is to provide court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children and youth from the child welfare system so every child can be safe, have a permanent home, and the opportunity to thrive. A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a trained volunteer who represents the best interests of children who have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse and neglect that are currently in the judicial system. CASA Volunteers are supervised by CASA team members and work alongside the child's legal and professional team. They ensure that the child's physical, mental, educational and emotional needs are being met, and advocate for the child in court, all the while supporting them in their journey to find a safe and permanent home. In Adams and Broomfield Counties alone, there are over 1,000 children that need a loving and caring CASA. Potential CASA Volunteers complete an online application, interview, and 30 hours of pre-service training (15 hours supplemental homework, 15 hours in-class). Please note that we have some virtual training options available. A successful CASA Volunteer is mature, stable, open-minded, empathetic, collaborative, and confident. They also have an ability to problem-solve and have strong written and verbal communication skills. Please note that in order to become a CASA Volunteer, you must be 21+ years of age, must pass a criminal background check, and must have lived in the United States for the past 7 years. To learn more about our organization, please visit CASA17th.org, or contact Paige Otto, Community Engagement Manager, at paige@casa17th.com.
Date Posted: Oct 13, 2022
Dec 8
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Dec 8
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06:00 PM
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07:15 PM
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Westminster, CO 80234
**Please note this is a VIRTUAL informational session. Location has been specified as CASA Volunteers must be local to Adams and Broomfield Counties, or at least nearby to those counties.** CASA, Court-Appointed Special Advocates, is a volunteer-based, nonprofit organization that trains and supervises community members to represent the best interests of child victims of physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect that are currently in the judicial system. A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a trained volunteer who represents the best interests of children who have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse and neglect that are currently in the court system. CASA Volunteers are supervised by CASA team members and work alongside the child's legal and professional team. They ensure that the child's physical, mental, educational and emotional needs are being met, and advocate for the child in court, all the while supporting them in their journey to find a safe and permanent home. CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties is holding a virtual CASA 101 Informational session for YOU to learn more about the CASA Volunteer role, expectations and requirements of our Advocates. Please note that in order to become a CASA Volunteer, you must be 21+ years of age, must pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle check and fingerprinting, and must have lived in the United States for the past 7 years. This virtual CASA 101 will take place on Thursday, December 8th from 6:00-7:15 PM via Zoom! If you are interested in attending, please contact Paige Otto, Community Engagement Manager, at paige@casa17th.com for registration information. For more information, please visit CASA17th.org.
Date Posted: Oct 28, 2022
