Opportunities From: Kings United Way

Volunteer: Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children

CASA volunteer completes an extensive training program prior to being assigned to a child and continues their education through in-service trainings and special events.   After being sworn in as an Officer of the Court, the advocates choose a case that works with their available time and the circumstances surrounding the individual case.  An advocate’s commitment on one case can range from a few months to a few years.

The duties and responsibilities of an advocate are three-fold:

1)      To provide independent information to the juvenile court.

2)      To monitor the child’s case plan and speak up for what’s in the child’s best interest.

3)      To offer the child a consistent and positive adult relationship.

Organization: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Kings County

CASA volunteer completes an extensive training program prior to being assigned to a child and continues their education through in-service trainings and special events.   After being sworn in as an Officer of the Court, the advocates choose a case that works with their available time and the circumstances surrounding the individual case.  An advocate’s commitment on one case can range from a few months to a few years.

The duties and responsibilities of an advocate are three-fold:

1)      To provide independent information to the juvenile court.

2)      To monitor the child’s case plan and speak up for what’s in the child’s best interest.

3)      To offer the child a consistent and positive adult relationship.

Organization: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Kings County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 93230

Allow Groups: No