Volunteering
CASA is the only volunteer organization that empowers everyday citizens as officers of the court. In an overburdened social welfare system, abused and neglected children often slip through the cracks among hundreds of current cases. CASA volunteers change that. Appointed by judges, CASA volunteers typically handle just one case at a time and commit to staying on that case until the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. While others may come and go, CASA volunteers provide that one constant that children need in order to thrive.
To become a CASA volunteer you must:
Be at least 21 years of age
Be willing to go through an in-depth training (approximately 30 hours which includes in class participation and outside reading)
Be able to remain objective in your recommendations
Be able to interview a variety of sources (teachers, relatives, etc.)
Be able to pass an extensive background check