Bilingual Volunteer Child Advocates are needed at CASA of Middlesex County

Description

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Middlesex County is looking for bilingual, Spanish-speaking volunteers to help children in foster care who have experienced abuse or neglect. You do not need to be a native Spanish speaker, but you should be comfortable communicating in both Spanish and English. We offer training and ongoing support to help you succeed in this important role.

Responsibilities

• Spend time with the child
• Talk with people involved in the child’s life—like teachers, doctors, family members, and caregivers
• Share recommendations with the family court to help make the best decisions about the child’s living situation, services, education, and other important needs

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Willing to complete background checks
• Work with their assigned children for at least 18 months, and ideally for the whole case

Qualifications

• From many different backgrounds
• With a variety of work, education, and life experiences

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a real difference for children
• Training and ongoing support provided

Pay

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Schedule

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Contact

For more information, visit casaofmiddlesexcounty.org/volunteer.