| Last updated on May 5, 2008 |
 CASA are specifically trained volunteers who stand up and speak up for children who are in the court system. The children are in the court system due to child abuse and neglect. Volunteers report to the Judge what is in the "Best Interest" for a child after gathering information from the child, family and other individuals involved with the case. The CASA volunteer is generally the most consistent person a the child's life as casemanagers, foster parents and school settings are changing. A CASA remains with the child throughout the entire court process and life of the case. You must be 21. No felony convictions. No drug use in the past two years. No crimes against children.
There is a mandatory two-day training in Phoenix that you must attend. You must complete 12 training hours a year to continue as a CASA.
You will complete fingerprinting and also have a polygraph test.
This opportunity is sponsored by: Yuma County Court Appointed Special Advocate Program
Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) |
| Children (5-12) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Evenings |
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Weekends |
| Weekdays |
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Weekly |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (55+) |
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Unpaid Interns |
| Individual |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Children & Youth |
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Foster Care |
| Crime |
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Mental Health |
| Disabilities |
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Rural |
| Domestic Violence |
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Substance Abuse |
| Drug Abuse |
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Teen Pregnancy |
| Family Violence |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| Advocacy |
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Writing / Editing |
| English Language Instruction |
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Contact Person:
Kelly Godinez, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Address:
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2440 W. 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
This location is handicap accessible
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This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:
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Available throughout all of the US |
Web Site: None specified
Miscellaneous Information
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