2023 Training Dates
Want to Volunteer?
PLEASE REPORT ALL SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE BY CALLING +1 (877) 237-0004
Frequently Asked Questions
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Training is held every Tuesday evening from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm over the course of 5 weeks. Following are the CASA Volunteer training dates for 2021:
Winter:
February 21, 2023
Summer:
May 30, 2023
Fall:
September 12, 2023
What are the requirements to be a CASA Volunteer?
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be able to pass a background and reference check
- Attend pre-service training class (30 hours)
- Commit to at least one year of service, or the lifespan of the case (whichever comes first)
- Sign the Pledge of Confidentiality
What are the duties of a CASA Volunteer?
- Interview all parties involved with a child whom the CASA Volunteer has been assigned
- Record all findings as the investigation progresses
- Attend Juvenile Court hearings involving the case
- Attend the Department of Children's Services meetings involving the case
- Prepare written reports with recommendations for all hearings
- Monitor proceedings in other courts, which may have an impact on the child's case
- Regularly confer with the CASA Staff
Can I be a volunteer if I work full-time and/or have children?
Yes! CASA is a great volunteer opportunity that provides for a flexible schedule. For Court and any meeting you cannot get off work for or have child care issues, the CASA staff will work with you and represent your recommendations.