How to Be a Volunteer

HOW TO BE A VOLUNTEER

Can anyone volunteer to be a CASA?
YES!

CASA volunteers are ordinary citizens with extraordinary hearts.
No special or legal background is required. Volunteers are screened closely for objectivity, competence, and commitment.
Volunteers are provided with all the necessary training materials. Outside speakers, as well as staff and volunteers work together to make our training sessions educational, interesting, interactive, and practical.

PURPOSE

A CASA volunteers his/her time to promote and protect the best interests of abused or neglected children in court proceedings, the social service system, and the community.

DUTIES

To successfully complete the requirements of the CASA training program and screening process

To ensure the child's best interests don't get overlooked while in protective custody

To ensure that the child is placed in a safe, nurturing, permanent home as quickly as possible

To gather information in order to establish the facts and circumstances of the child's situation

To actively pursue a safe, permanent placement for the child

To maintain strict confidentiality with all information related to the child and their families

To provide written reports of findings and recommendations to CASA staff prior to court hearings and panel reviews

To communicate regularly with CASA staff about the case and the advocacy steps taken to ensure the best interests of the child are represented in court

To maintain a focus on each case until permanency is achieved, assessing the progress of the case, advocating for a permanent solution and reporting problems or noncompliance to the court

To maintain genuine care

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