The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago offers placement and referral opportunities through the Court Appointed Service Elective (CASE) Program to adult offenders who have been sentenced to perform community service because of conviction for misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and violations of local ordinances. Only those guilty of non-violent, non-sexual offenses are allowed to participate. A service organization has the option not to utilize a CASE client based on the person’s charge. Juvenile eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis.
What is the purpose of CASE?
CASE is designed:
- to assist individuals who have been judged appropriate for community service sentencing;
- to provide another source of volunteers for member agencies of The Volunteer Center of NW Suburban Chicago (TVC);
- to help the courts administer justice in our area.
How does one enroll as a CASE client?
A potential client phones The Volunteer Center, answers some questions for the CASE Coordinator, and arranges an appropriate time for an interview. At the interview with the CASE Coordinator, the potential client must bring his/her community service order and documents to verify the charges or complaint for which community service was ordered. Once it is decided that CASE placement is appropriate, the client must: complete a CASE Form, sign a CASE agreement, and in cash or money order, pay a sliding fee that is based on the number of community service hours assessed. The CASE client is given information concerning a contact person at an agency where he/she can complete community service hours.
Where are CASE clients placed?
Our placement referral area covers Northwest Suburban Chicago, Illinois. Initially the CASE Coordinator will discuss placement of a CASE client with TVC member agencies, then other public and private organizations that utilize CASE volunteers will be contacted by the CASE Coordinator. This process may take up to two weeks depending on the nature of the client’s offense.
How are CASE clients placed?
Working together at the interview, the CASE client and the CASE Coordinator discuss the best placement location based on: client location, skills & availability; as well as agency needs. The CASE client must speak to the contact person at an agency to arrange a schedule for completing community service hours.
What happens after service hours are completed?
The CASE client is responsible for reporting back to the court or the referring source.
Who do I contact for more information?
- Call our CASE Coordinator to discuss your needs: 847-228-1320
Office hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- or e-mail our CASE Coordinator
