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Vigo County CASA would like to thank all of our Awesome Volunteers!!!
ORDINARY PEOPLE LIKE YOU ARE NEEDED TO MAKE AN EXTRAORDINARY DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF AN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILD - Learn how you can BECOME A CASA VOLUNTEER!
Nikki Fuhrmeister - Vigo County CASA Director Molly Buerger - Volunteer Coordinator Phone: 812-231-5658 Offices in the Vigo County Annex Building South of Auditor's Department. The Vigo County CASA program is made up of specially trained community volunteers who advocate for children in the Juvenile Court system due to having been abused or neglected. We are part of a National Organization that was begun in 1977; Vigo County's program was started in 1989 and is steadily growing. The mission of CASA is to speak for the best interests of abused & neglected children. We work with state and local CASA programs, and other agencies to promote and support quality volunteer advocacy to help assure each child a safe, permanent, nurturing home. **We currently have over 80 Sworn volunteers due to our most recent training in July 2008!** Our goal is for children in our court system to be represented by a CASA so that their needs and wishes do not go unfulfilled.
Still have questions? Check out our FAQ:
1. How do I begin the process of becoming a CASA volunteer?
The first step is to click on this link to FILL OUT AN APPLICATION, E-mail, snail mail, or bring into the office.
Next, we conduct background checks and gather references, do a personal interview, and train you once you are accepted into the program.
2. Do I need any special qualifications?
A desire to help children in need, ability to communicate and write effectively are the most important qualifications. Also, you need to be 21 yrs of age or over.
3. How much time does this require?
Average is about 5 hours a month.
4. What kinds of things will I be doing as a volunteer?
You will be assigned a case at the completion of your training. You will be responsible for visiting the child or children, attending their court hearings & case conferences, keeping in touch with other parties to the case, & submitting reports to the court on behalf of the child.
5. Is there anything else I should know?
The CASA staff is available for assistance and support, and we also have a mentoring program for new volunteers.
6. What other roles could I fill in your organization?
We can always use office volunteers, and donations to help us better serve the abused and neglected children of our community. Please call for more info.
If you would like more information about CASA, please contact Nikki Fuhrmeister or Molly Buerger.
Check out our National and State websites: http://www.in.gov/judiciary/galcasa/ Thanks for stopping by!! Visit again soon! |
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