SPEAK UP FOR A CHILD IN NEED
Pulaski County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is seeking adults 21 years and older, to stand up for abused and neglected children. CASA’s mission is to advocate for the best interest of children in the court, in an effort to move them from unfit homes to safe, permanent ones.
A CASA volunteer, or advocate, is a trained citizen who is appointed by a judge to report factual information regarding the abused or neglected child and family. This information helps the court to make a sound decision about the child’s future. The advocate serves as the voice in court for the child by visiting with them, talking to foster parents, birth parents, service providers and anyone else involved in the case. Once in court, the advocate is asked to testify, and make recommendations for the best interest of the child based on his or her gathered knowledge regarding the case.
Being a CASA volunteer does not require any special education or background, simply the desire to help abused and neglected children find safe, permanent homes. In order to become an advocate, a background check and a 35 hour training program must be passed.
If interested in becoming a CASA, please call Daryl Capps at 501.340.6741, or Kristi McGibbony at 501.340.6732.
The next training schedule is as follows:
July 21-23, 9-12pm or 6-9pm
July 28-30, 9-12pm or 6-9pm
August 4-6, 9-12pm or 6-9pm
Thursday, May 21, 2009
SEEKING NEW VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR
PULASKI COUNTY CASA SEEKS NEW VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR
Pulaski County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is seeking a talented and dedicated individual to become the new Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator, an AmeriCorps VISTA position. The Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator will assist the program by recruiting volunteers, raising awareness about child abuse and neglect in the community and fundraising for the organization.
Serving as a VISTA member for CASA, this individual will be dedicated to the program’s mission of advocating for the best interest of abused and neglected children in court, in an effort to move those children to safe, permanent homes. In exchange for a year of full-time services, the individual will receive a modest living allowance along with health insurance, training, travel and relocation expenses. Once the year of service is complete, the VISTA can decide between a $1,200 stipend or an education award of $4,725 for loans or further schooling.
For 40 years, VISTA has been helping bring communities and individuals out of poverty. Today, nearly 7,000 VISTA members serve in hundreds of nonprofit organizations and public agencies throughout the country—working to fight illiteracy, improve health services, create business, increase housing opportunities and bridge the digital divide.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and be able to pass a background check.
For further information contact Marquita Rogers at (501) 340-6778 or email at casa@co.pulaski.ar.us.
Pulaski County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is seeking a talented and dedicated individual to become the new Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator, an AmeriCorps VISTA position. The Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator will assist the program by recruiting volunteers, raising awareness about child abuse and neglect in the community and fundraising for the organization.
Serving as a VISTA member for CASA, this individual will be dedicated to the program’s mission of advocating for the best interest of abused and neglected children in court, in an effort to move those children to safe, permanent homes. In exchange for a year of full-time services, the individual will receive a modest living allowance along with health insurance, training, travel and relocation expenses. Once the year of service is complete, the VISTA can decide between a $1,200 stipend or an education award of $4,725 for loans or further schooling.
For 40 years, VISTA has been helping bring communities and individuals out of poverty. Today, nearly 7,000 VISTA members serve in hundreds of nonprofit organizations and public agencies throughout the country—working to fight illiteracy, improve health services, create business, increase housing opportunities and bridge the digital divide.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and be able to pass a background check.
For further information contact Marquita Rogers at (501) 340-6778 or email at casa@co.pulaski.ar.us.
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