Become a CASA volunteer!

You do not have to be a lawyer or social worker.
People from all walks of life become CASA program volunteers. We urge all individuals with a desire to help our community's children to send in an application - anyone who is at least 21 years old with a high school education is a potential CASA volunteer. After you are accepted into the CASA program, you will receive a minimum of 30 hours of group and individual training to prepare you for your work as a CASA volunteer.

The experience is flexible enough to accommodate most schedules.
The majority of our CASA program volunteers work full time. You don't have to be a retiree to help the CASA program! This is possible because CASA program typically go to court only 4-5 times a year and attend a few daytime meetings.  The rest of the work is done on your own time – visiting the child, reading reports and records.  You will also meet, email and call others involved in the case.  On average, you'll spend 10 hours a month on the child's case.

The CASA program focus is on determining the child’s current and future needs.
CASA program volunteers are assigned to a case after the alleged child abuse or neglect has occurred and the child is placed in foster care. CASA program staff provides emotional support and guidance throughout the case and accompanies volunteers to court hearings.

Our goal is always to provide a CASA program volunteer to every child who needs one, but volunteers can express certain preferences.
Volunteers can choose an age range that they prefer to work with and also whether they’d prefer to work with a sibling group or a single child. The children range in age from newborn to teenager and in numbers from one child on a case to a large sibling group. They have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect, and could be living in an emergency shelter, a foster home, a residential treatment center, or a relative’s home.

The work of CASA program is challenging, but you will have the unlimited support of a CASA staff person.
CASA program volunteers are never expected or encouraged to place themselves in dangerous situations, and you will have options to explore if you are concerned or confused. Our local staff will lead you through the training process and be there to offer any resource you may require once you take on a case.