Berkshire Children and Families seeks Volunteers for Berkshire CASA

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Children and Families is looking for volunteers for Berkshire CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates.

Berkshire CASA is a member of the National CASA organization, dedicated to advocate for the safety, well-being and permanency of every neglected or abused child in Berkshire County through the use of highly trained, skilled and closely supervised court-appointed volunteers.

Berkshire CASA recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who are assigned by a judge to advocate for a child’s best interest while he or she navigates the juvenile court system in cases of abuse or neglect. The CASA volunteer’s role is to gather information, identify resources, ensure that court orders and child protective plans are carried out, and advocate for the child.

CASA volunteers come from all backgrounds and have a variety of skillsets. Although many CASA volunteers work full-time, you must have some daytime availability in order to connect with necessary staff and resources.   CASA Volunteers are provided with 30 hours of pre-service training as well as ongoing training and support.

Those interested in learning more about Berkshire CASA contact Paula Buxbaum at pbuxbaum@berkshirechildren.org or call 413-448-8281, ext. 46.

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