Volunteer Sign-Up Form at CASA of Morris and Sussex Counties, Inc.

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Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties, Inc.

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP FORM

Rev. April 22, 2008

Thank you for your interest in becoming a CASA volunteer!
Please note that CASA Volunteers must be at least 21 years old.

STEP 1: Please provide the following contact information.

Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Email:

Daytime Phone:

Fax:

How did you
hear about us?

Comments
and questions:

STEP 2: Select one of the one-hour Information Sessions posted on our month-by-month calendar. The calendar will open in a new window. Please be patient as it may take a few moments to load.

The purpose of the Information Session is to provide you with an overview of the CASA program, information about the role of the volunteer, and an opportunity to ask additional questions. Prospective volunteers may attend an Information Session in either county.

Please fill in the boxes below to indicate your selection. Links to directions and information about parking are provided below.

Session Date:

Time:

Location:

Please submit your registration so that we may make appropriate meeting arrangements and will be able to notify you of any change in plans.

Directions to the Morris County Courthouse and information about parking are here.
Clicking on this link will open a new window at the New Jersey Judiciary website.

A map of the Morris County Courthouse complex is here.

Directions to the Sussex County Judicial Center and information about parking are here.
Clicking on this link will open a new window at the New Jersey Judiciary website.

STEP 3: Download and complete an application.

Applications may be mailed to the CASA office or brought to an information session. Be sure to include your essay with your application.

STEP 4: Schedule an interview.

An interview must be completed prior to training. Interviews are held in the CASA offices in both Morristown and Newton. The interview will last about one hour. Some additional time will be required for fingerprinting. Interviews will be scheduled in the order of receipt of applications and essays.

STEP 5: Attend training.

CASA Training is scheduled four times each year and consists of

18 hours of classroom learning

15 hours of independent study and preparation

3 hours of Court observation
Please note that class size is limited to 15 participants.

The locations, dates and times for CASA Training are posted on our month-by-month calendar. The calendar will open in a new window. Please be patient as it may take a few moments to load.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions. Again, thank you for your interest in CASA!!! There is a child waiting for YOU.

I look forward to having the opportunity to meet you.

Margaret Skar
Recruiter/Trainer