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Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Lucas County Juvenile Court CASA/GAL Program
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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422 people are interested
A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)/Guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteer is appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of an abused or neglected child in court.
The next in-person CASA/GAL volunteer training class will begin on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. You will be required to attend all of the dates listed below:
Wednesday, January 22, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 29, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 5, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 12, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 19, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 26, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, February 28, 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Swearing-In Ceremony)
The application deadline is Friday, December 16, 2024. We encourage you to apply now at CASAkids.net because the extensive background checks are time-consuming.
Additionally, once you have been interviewed and accepted into the class, you will need time to observe the required court proceedings before the first training day. All pre-training dates are required.
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About Lucas County Juvenile Court CASA/GAL Program
Location:
1801 Spielbusch Ave., Toledo, OH 43604, US
Mission Statement
The Lucas County CASA/GAL Program mission is to serve the best interests of abused and neglected children. We promote and support quality volunteer advocacy for children, to provide each child a safe, permanent, nurturing home.
Description
Forty-three year old CASA/GAL program with over 200 active volunteer advocates. A CASA volunteer serves as guardian ad litem and has party status to the Juvenile Court case. Program strongly supported by Juvenile Judge and Magistrates. Forty hour initial training and 12 hours annual training required. CASA volunteers are sworn officers of the Court. Administrative staff includes director, staff attorney, and recruitment/training coordinator. Full time secretarial staff on duty to serve volunteers. Highly respected program within the community.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Children & Youth,
Community
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Lucas County CASA1801 Spielbusch AvenueToledo, OH 43604
(41.658215 ,-83.53706 )
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Child Advocacy
- Child Welfare
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Case Work / Management
- Critical Thinking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Averages between 5 - 10 hours a month.