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Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in Oklahoma, US
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Complete approximately 30 hours of pre-service training and commit to serving for the duration of the child’s case, typically 12–18 months. Volunteers visit their assigned child regularly and spend an average of 5-10 hours per month advocating.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Become a consistent, caring adult and a powerful voice for a child involved in the foster care system. Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers are trained community members appointed by a judge to advocate for a child’s best interests.

    Volunteers get to know the child, visit regularly, gather information from the important people in the child’s life, communicate with professionals involved in the case, and provide written recommendations to the court. CASA volunteers are supported by South Central CASA staff throughout their service.

    No legal or social work experience is required. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old, complete pre-service training and required background checks, and commit to serving consistently for the duration of the child’s case. We are seeking dependable, compassionate adults from all backgrounds to serve children in Cleveland, McClain, and Garvin Counties.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in Oklahoma, US
    Associated Location
    401 W Main St, Norman, OK 73069, USA
    Suite 440

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please apply through our website. After we receive your application, a member of our team will follow up to answer your questions, discuss the volunteer role, and share information about the next training opportunity. No résumé or previous legal or social work experience is required.

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