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 How To Get Involved as a Volunteer Advocate

  Volunteer Advocate Requirements

· 21 years of age

· Pass fingerprint background check

· Possess a valid CA Drivers License & means of transportation

· Able to complete a 30 hour training session

· Able to attend daytime Courtroom Hearings

· Able to maintain monthly contact &  reporting to CASA office

· Able to fulfill 12 hours continued education each year.

· Willing to commit to a minimum of one (1) year

· Willing to maintain strict confidentiality of all case information

 CASA Volunteer Advocates are appointed by a court order which has a specific request for them to fact find regarding the case

CASA Volunteer Advocates inspect records which may involve social service agencies, attorneys, doctors, dentists, healthcare providers, psychologist, psychiatrist, law enforcement and educational professionals

CASA Volunteer Advocates write an actual court report based on their findings and recommend what is in the Best Interest of the child

CASA Volunteer Advocates attend all court hearings involved with the case.  They stand up for the child and speak in the Best Interest of the Child  during the court hearing 

 
Please complete the form below in its entirety. When you are finished with the form, just click the "Submit" button and we will contact you as soon as possible.  To expedite the process, we encourage you to download, complete and mail (electronically or via snail mail) the application below!


Name:
Address:
City; State; Zip:
Phone:   Alternate Phone:
E-Mail Address:

How did you hear about CASA?
Additional Comments:




 
Our Application is in Adobe Acrobat.pdf form
 
PLEASE NOTE: Our application cannot be forwarded to us from our website. It must be saved by you on your computer and then mailed.
We would appreciate it if you could send us your application through the 'regular 'old snail' mail.
 
For more information regarding becoming a volunteer advocate, contact:

 Cindy Julsgard, Case Manager

(209) 525-6674 

Email: casacm@stanct.org

 

Other Volunteer Opportunities

We offer other opportunities to get involved if you feel being a volunteer advocate is not the right avenue for you:

· Volunteer to assist in the office.

· Volunteer with fund raising events.

· Donate general office supplies.

· Donate stuffed animals, books, or games for children of all ages.

· Make a financial donation.

· Offer an in-kind service such as printing.