CASA VOLUNTEER QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

This program demands a high degree of commitment from its volunteers.

Qualifications:

1. Have a genuine interest in advocating for children, their rights and needs.
2. Have time to perform CASA duties, and a schedule which is flexible enough to allow for the completion of mandatory duties.
3. Must be able to initially commit to a one (1) year involvement in the program as a CASA volunteer, but ideally, to commit to volunteering with the program until the assigned case is terminated by the Court.
4. Must have the ability to interact with people involved in the child welfare system - child, family, professionals.
5. Must be able to communicate effectively both in verbal and written presentations.
6. Mature adult, High School diploma

   Requirements:

   1. Must complete a CASA Program Application and return the form to the CASA office in their district.
   2. Must provide names, addresses, of THREE personal references, non-relative in nature.
   3. Must authorize a release of information for the CASA Program to conduct a criminal history check of applicant's background, including DCI, FBI, Motor Vehicles Division, Child Abuse Registry and Sexual Offenders Registry.
   4. Must undergo at least one (1) personal interview with the Local CASA Coordinator.
   5. Must satisfactorily complete the mandatory CASA Pre-Service Training Course, consisting of 30 hours of course time.