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CASA for Children of Bergen County needs YOU to speak for a child and become a volunteer!
CASA holds information sessions every 3rd Wednesday of the month to become a CASA volunteer to speak for abused and neglected children.
WANT TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER: The first step is to attend an Information Session and learn all about CASA. Information Sessions will be held on the third Wednesday of the month at 10:00am and 5:30pm. These sessions will take place at One Bergen County Plaza, in Hackensack - click here for directions. If you are interested in attending a session, please call the office at 201-336-7520 or email us at lauren@bergencasa.org in order to RSVP for a specific session. Upcoming Information Sessions include: August 19th and September 16th.
During this session you will learn specifically what our volunteers do and the commitment we ask of you. CASA staff will introduce you to the program. You will find out more about our organization, training, the requirements needed to become a volunteer and all of your questions will be answered. After this session, if you are definitely interested in becoming a volunteer, you can sign up for an interview and start the application process.
During this step each potential volunteer will need to fill out the Volunteer Application as well as provide 4 favorable references from non-family members using our Reference Questionnaire. The Volunteer Application should be completed and submitted to our office prior to the interview. Once you have submmited your application, please call the CASA office at 201-336-7520 to schedule an interview.
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Potential CASA volunteers must attend an Information Session, be interviewed and be accepted into training. CASA provides extensive training for our volunteers so that they are prepared to provide children with the support they desperately need. CASA volunteers undergo a thorough 36-hour training course. They learn about courtroom procedure, effective advocacy techniques for children, and specific topics ranging from child abuse to early childhood development and adolescent behavior. In addtion, trainees must attend 3 hours of court observation before being sworn-in by the presiding Family Court judge. Volunteers are required to attend 12 hours of continued training for each year of service. Our training course is offered several times a year and will prepare you for your volunteer experience.
UPCOMING TRAINING:
Fall Evening Training dates: September 17th, 24th, October 5th, 8th, 15th and 19th from 5:30pm-9pm
