Volunteer Information
CASA volunteers are well-trained and work to address a child’s needs around safety, permanency, connections and well-being. They represent the child's best interest in court, help ensure the child is safe and advocate to keep families together when possible. CASA volunteers learn about the child by getting to know the child’s family and associated parties (caregivers, foster care providers, doctors, therapists, teachers, etc.)
To Become a CASA volunteer and make a difference in a child's life you must:
- Be 21 or older
- Submit an application, no special background is required
- Attend a personal interview with program staff
- Consent to and pass a criminal background and child abuse registry checks
- Complete a 30 hour training course
- Commit to serve the length of the case
- Obtain 12 hours per year of in-service training after taking a case
If you are interested in volunteering, complete the online application below. You are required to provide four references (personal and professional) and must agree to submit to background checks during the interview process. A staff member will contact you upon the completion of an application.
Volunteer Application
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Darlene NaquinThere are so many children that need a CASA and it doesn’t take up much of your time. It is worth all the effort because the importance of being a CASA outweighs the fear.”
