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Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer Position

Company: Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy

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Location: 1640 25th Ave., GREELEY, GREELEY, CO, 80634

Project Details

Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy is seeking caring, community members to join our CASA Program. The primary role of a CASA is to advocate on behalf of children who have faced abuse or neglect. A CASA is appointed to a case by a judge to help children who are part of open court cases in Weld County. The goal of the program is to ensure all of these children end up in safe, permanent homes.

We recruit, screen, train, and supervise volunteers while they help abused and neglected youth navigate through the court system. As a CASA, you are the one consistent adult in these children’s lives, fighting for them, and ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect. CASA volunteers should work first, last, and always in the best interest of the child. Our next training begins June 5th.

Volunteer Requirements:

Must be 21 years of age

Pass the required background checks

Provide 3 references

Make a commitment to serve as a CASA for a minimum of 18 months

Be willing to volunteer ~10-12 hours/month

Most of this time is spent with the child (meet with them 3-4 times/month)

Complete 30 hours of training provided by the CASA Program

Attend 12 hours of continuing education sessions each year

Maintain strict confidentiality

Write a court report for each hearing

Maintain objectivity and professionalism in dealing with children, parents, and all other parties involved in the case

Possess written and verbal skills

For more information, please visit www.lifestoriesweld.org/casa/ or call Kodie at 970-353-5970.

General requirements

REQUIREMENTS

Driver's License Needed

Background Check

Must be at least 21

Orientation or Training

~10-15 hours per month for a minimum of 18 months