Volunteer: Organize DonationsJoin us in supporting children and families in need by volunteering with Heartland CASA! We are seeking volunteers to help organize an influx of donations, including clothing, toys, toiletries, and more. Volunteers will assist with sorting and categorizing donations by size, style, season, age, gender, and other criteria to ensure everything is easy to access and distribute. Your help will make a direct impact on the lives of children in our community, providing them with essential items during a difficult time. Organization: Heartland CASA Join us in supporting children and families in need by volunteering with Heartland CASA! We are seeking volunteers to help organize an influx of donations, including clothing, toys, toiletries, and more. Volunteers will assist with sorting and categorizing donations by size, style, season, age, gender, and other criteria to ensure everything is easy to access and distribute. Your help will make a direct impact on the lives of children in our community, providing them with essential items during a difficult time. Organization: Heartland CASA Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 68801 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Step Up to the Plate as a CASA Volunteer!Become a CASA volunteer!
CASA is the only organization that empowers everyday citizens to become appointed officers of the court. Your involvement will make a direct impact on a child’s life, perhaps for generations to come. Requirements of a CASA VolunteerMake a commitment to serve as a CASA for a minimum of one year Be 21 years of age (some exceptions allowed for intern students) Be willing to donate an average of 10 hours a month Attend training sessions and review all training materials provided by CASA Maintain objectivity and professionalism in dealing with children, parents and all other parties involved in the case Possess verbal and written communication skills Responsibilities of a CASA VolunteerTo serve as an arm of the Juvenile Court as researcher, monitor, and child advocate Interview child, parents, foster parents and any other concerned parties or relatives Review appropriate records and reports Work with Attorney Guardian Ad Litem as counsel, representing the best interests of the child Confer with counselors, teachers, social workers, etc. involved in the case Submit thorough, independent written reports to the Court and Guardian Ad Litem prior to court hearings Appear in Court as needed to answer questions or testify on findings or recommendations Maintain records of all findings and document all contacts Visit institutions, foster homes or group homes where child is placed or may be placed Monitor court orders to ensure services to the child are being furnished in a timely manner and placement is appropriate Maintain contact with the program director/coordinator and submit all documentation Remain involved in the case until the Court’s jurisdiction is terminated Organization: Heartland CASA Become a CASA volunteer!
CASA is the only organization that empowers everyday citizens to become appointed officers of the court. Your involvement will make a direct impact on a child’s life, perhaps for generations to come. Requirements of a CASA VolunteerMake a commitment to serve as a CASA for a minimum of one year Be 21 years of age (some exceptions allowed for intern students) Be willing to donate an average of 10 hours a month Attend training sessions and review all training materials provided by CASA Maintain objectivity and professionalism in dealing with children, parents and all other parties involved in the case Possess verbal and written communication skills Responsibilities of a CASA VolunteerTo serve as an arm of the Juvenile Court as researcher, monitor, and child advocate Interview child, parents, foster parents and any other concerned parties or relatives Review appropriate records and reports Work with Attorney Guardian Ad Litem as counsel, representing the best interests of the child Confer with counselors, teachers, social workers, etc. involved in the case Submit thorough, independent written reports to the Court and Guardian Ad Litem prior to court hearings Appear in Court as needed to answer questions or testify on findings or recommendations Maintain records of all findings and document all contacts Visit institutions, foster homes or group homes where child is placed or may be placed Monitor court orders to ensure services to the child are being furnished in a timely manner and placement is appropriate Maintain contact with the program director/coordinator and submit all documentation Remain involved in the case until the Court’s jurisdiction is terminated Organization: Heartland CASA Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 68801 Allow Groups: No |