Visions of Hope-Citizen's Review Board

Job Description:

Volunteers advocate for children who have been referred to the court system through Child In Need of Care cases that have been selected randomly. Volunteers must commit to reviewing two cases, once a month. Reviewers sit on a quasi-judicial review panel who serve as advisors to the juvenile judge through reviewing cases and making recommendations in the best interest of the child(ren). Volunteers must also commit to serving on the boards for 2 years.

Qualifications:

Volunteers must have a strong desire to help children, posses good communication and listening skills, be objective and unbiased toward the judicial system and families involved, have some knowledge of the court system, be 21 years of age, pass a KBI and DCF background check, personal interview process and complete 12 hours of training which includes court observation.

Date/Time:

4 boards meet once a month on a Monday evening at 5:30p, Tuesday at noon, on a Tuesday evening at 5:30p, or on a Wednesday at noon.