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Published 11/14/25 3:47PM

Compassionate volunteers needed for children in foster care

CASA of Passaic and Union Counties
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Wayne, NJ
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Before being a volunteer, you will need to complete 36 hours of pre-service training. After you complete training, you will spend approximately 15 hours per month volunteering on your case.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    40
    Cause Areas:
    Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Legal Assistance, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    Fluent in ENGLISH Access to a car

    Description

    Compassionate volunteers needed for children in foster care

    Did you know that close to 600 children and youth in Passaic and Union Counties spent time in foster care last year?

    These infants, toddlers, elementary age kids, and older youth all need compassionate, caring adults on their side to provide advocacy and support during such a tumultuous time.

    You can be that person with only 15 hours per month.

    As a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer, you will help to ensure their needs are met and their best interests are represented. From helping siblings find permanent homes together to uncovering information that helps reunite a loving family, volunteer advocates make an incredible difference in the lives of abused and neglected children.

    Join us as an advocate and change a child's life.

    The best way to learn about this volunteer opportunity is to attend an upcoming information session. During the information session, participants will hear about the foster care system, volunteer requirements, pre-service training, and how CASA volunteers change lives.Views dates and register here: https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session

    Location

    On-site
    415 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite D2, Wayne, New Jersey, US
    Suite D2

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Thank you for your interest in volunteering with CASA of Passaic and Union Counties!

    What is a CASA volunteer?

    If you want to know what a Court Appointed Special Advocate is, and what one does, then we recommend reading more at www.casapassaicunion.org/volunteer

    If you’ve already done your homework and know that becoming a CASA volunteer is for you, then the first and next step is signing up for a Volunteer Information Session!

    How to sign up for an Information Session:

    This is a required first step on the path to becoming a powerful voice in a child’s life. At the session, we’ll talk about the role of a Court Appointed Special Advocate, the responsibilities, the requirements, and the training that all CASAs go through before being sworn in by the court — and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have too!

    Information Sessions are a commitment-free opportunity for you to learn more and to see if becoming a CASA is the right fit for you. Sessions typically last 45 minutes to an hour. The Registration link: https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session

    Best Regards,

    CASA of Passaic and Union Counties

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