Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL)is an opportunity to make a difference in a child's life. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting an independent investigation with everyone involved in a child's life, working with children that are victims of abuse and neglect, and making best interest recommendations on their behalf in juvenile court.

There is a mandatory 40 hour training to be completed before being assigned a case. The Department of Children and Families also requires a full background check for all volunteers. Children in Placement requires a minimum of a 2 year commitment for the GAL position. To fill out an application and the background check form please go to www.childreninplacement.org.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Children In Placement - CT/CASA

We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (21-54) Individual Adults (55+)

Contact Person: Leanne McEvoy, Volunteer Coordinator, (203) 778-3001, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

71 Main Street Danbury, CT 06810 (See a map)

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Bethel Brookfield Danbury Hawleyville New Fairfield Redding Redding Center Redding Ridge Ridgefield
Statewide:		Available throughout all of Connecticut