Volunteer Opportunity Details:

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) trains volunteers from all walks of life, ages and ethnic groups to act as a court-appointed advocate for abused and neglected children. The CASA volunteer is appointed by a District Judge to provide factual information on behalf of the child caught in the difficult legal system. CASA provides 30 hours of training in January, April, July, and October. All 30 hours must be attended.

30 hours of training are required of every volunteer. Volunteers must be 21 years of age and willing to make a one year commitment.

This opportunity is sponsored by: CASA of Collin County

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Adults (55+)

Contact Person: Dianne McCall, Program Director, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

101 E. Davis St. McKinney, TX 75069 (See a map)

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Parker Rd. in Plano,   Walk distance (in minutes): 1 hour

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5 Overall Experience   
My CASA experience has given me more than I'll ever be able to give it.

I have volunteered for a lot of organizations in my life, but I have to put CASA of Collin County at the VERY top of my list. I have been a CASA Volunteer Advocate for CASA of Collin County for three months and I love it! After having my first case for a month, I accepted two more--I just can't get enough. True, some of "my children" have had really terrible things happen in their lives. However, these children are heroes-they continue to fight for their childhood and many overcome their past and go on to flourish in their new environments! That in and of itself is truly inspirational. They remind you of what is important in life. On top of this, the CASA of Collin County staff is TOP NOTCH. You truly feel appreciated-they know your name when you walk into the office, they call you to make sure your case is going OK and to see if you need someone to talk to, and they organize appreciation dinners and meetings where you can share your experiences and meet other CASA Volunteers. I recogize that CASA is not for every one. However, it is for me, and it has made me a better person. If you truly want to make a difference, this is the place for you. posted by swobocop on May 26, 2003