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Published 4 months ago

Court Appointed Special Advocate

Summit County CASA
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in Ohio, US
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Approximately 10 hours a month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    26
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, LGBTQ, Victim Support, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    Interested volunteers should submit an application online, schedule an interview, and complete the 30 hour training (virtual and in person).

    Description

    Court Appointed Special Advocate

    Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and Guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteers advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Help change a child’s story by becoming a CASA/GAL Volunteer! CASA/GAL volunteers are the voice for children in Juvenile Court who have been abused and neglected. These children are often living outside of their home with a relative or in foster care. Our volunteers visit with the children on their case monthly and gather information about how the children are doing. CASA/GAL volunteers make recommendations in court regarding what is in the children’s best interest and ensure their needs are being met.

    Providing compassionate, individualized attention to help each child find a safe, permanent home is a CASA/GAL volunteer's sole purpose. CASA/GAL volunteers offer neutral recommendations for what is in the child's best interest. The result is that a child has a voice in court and is placed into a safe, loving home where they can thrive.

    Watch our video to learn more: What Does A CASA/GAL Volunteer Do?

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in Ohio, US
    Associated Location
    650 Dan Street, Summit County Juvenile Court, Akron, Ohio, US
    Summit County Juvenile Court

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