Become a Court Appointed Special Advocate or a member of the Board of Directors

Court Appointed Special Advocate​

Time Commitment: 30 hours pre-service training; annual in-service training; other flexible hours as necessary for the assigned case.

Purpose: A Court Appointed Special Advocate is a trained citizen volunteer appointed by the Family Court to ensure that the needs and interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect are being met. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Obtain firsthand a clear understanding of the needs and situation of the child.

• Identify and advocate for the best interest of the child.

• Appear and provide a report at court hearings which include findings and recommendations.

• Monitor implementation of service plans and court orders.

• Inform the court of developments in the case.

• Participate in all scheduled case conferences.

• Maintain complete records about the case and return records to the program after the case is closed.

• Maintain monthly contact with the Advocate Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Must successfully pass a thorough screening/background check.

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CASA Board of Director

Time Commitment: regular scheduled meetings; fundraising events; other flexible hours as necessary for the organizations needs.

Purpose: To be a working governing council to CASA of Menominee/Marinette.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Attend a minimum of 75% of scheduled meetings on an annual basis.

• Support the CASA mission.

• Establish policies and evaluate the performance of program staff.

• Participate in fundraising efforts.

• Ensure the financial affairs of the organization are conducted in a responsible manner.

• Maintain a positive reputation within the community.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must successfully pass a thorough screening/background check.