In this series of interviews we provide updates from National CASA, alert you to legislative action, and share experiences from program staff, volunteers and the youth we serve. In addition, you will gain important staff and volunteer skills to help you advocate for abused and neglected children.Tue, 7 February 2012
In this second installment of podcasts on The Peer Coordinator Model we talk with program staff to hear their experiences on transitioning to this model. Megan Shultz from CASA of Lane County in Springfield, OR offers insight into the process including lessons learned and tips that she hopes will be helpful to other CASA programs considering this model. |
Tue, 7 February 2012
In this second installment of podcasts on The Peer Coordinator Model we talk with program staff to hear their experiences on transitioning to this model. Laurie Laughlin from Maricopa County CASA in Phoenix, AZ discusses the challenges she has experienced and the success that she has seen, especially with volunteer retention. |
Mon, 9 January 2012
National CASA is working to find ways to provide a CASA volunteer for every child who needs one. In this podcast Michael Heaton, western regional program officer, talks about how CASA programs can maximize their resources, serve more kids and build stronger relationships with their volunteers using a peer-coordinator model. Direct download: FINAL_Peer_Coordinator_Model_-_MH_Final_mixdown.mp3 Category:Program Staff Skills -- posted at: 6:31 PM |
Tue, 2 November 2010
In this podcast, you will hear how CASA of Atlantic and Cape May Counties is keeping volunteers engaged by offering ongoing training opportunities. |
Mon, 15 December 2008
Jullian Holloway, state director of Arkansas, describes a male volunteer recruitment model.
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