Speak up for a child who has been abused or neglected. Become a CASA volunteer today.
Video: Become a CASA Volunteer. Credit: CASA of Travis County
Download our CASA Volunteer Application Timeline so you can track your progress through the steps.
Step 1: Information Session
Attendance is required before you apply. These are offered twice monthly, with options for in-person and virtual attendance. Check our events page to sign up for an upcoming information session.
Step 2: Application
Once you have attended an information session and feel like this is the right volunteer opportunity for you, download the volunteer application. Please download the file first. Then fill out the application completely, save the file to your computer, and email it to volunteer@cvcasa.org. You may instead choose to print and mail a hard copy but the application must be typed.
Step 3: Screening
Part of the screening process is a 30-45-minute phone interview and then a 1.5-2 hour in-person interview. Because we work with children, we conduct a thorough background check on all of our volunteers initially as well as every four years. The fee is $15 which should be paid during your fingerprinting appointment.
Step 4: Training
We offer three, 8-week pre-service training classes each year. Each one meets one evening per week for 8 weeks. Click here to learn more about our upcoming training start/end dates, topics covered in the course, and the application deadlines. We also require at least two courtroom observations. Training is an extension of our screening process.
Step 5: Induction
After successful completion of steps 1-4, you will be sworn in by one of our local judges at an induction ceremony, assigned to one of our supervisors (advocate managers), and ready to accept your first case. Our trained staff will be on hand to assist you every step of the way.
Do you have questions about the volunteer advocate role?
Read our Frequently Asked Questions or download the Volunteer Advocate Job Description.
Do you want to volunteer in another way?
Read more about other volunteer opportunities with our program.
Questions about volunteering? Contact us:
At CASA of Central Virginia, we believe that all children regardless of age, race, ethnicity, national origin (ancestry), color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability or physical challenge should be safe, have a permanent home, and an opportunity to thrive.
“Where can I donate my time that will challenge my acquired experience and make a meaningful contribution to those in distress? CASA training builds an indelible bridge between this altruistic aspiration and the confidence to advocate for children amid uncertainty and transition. CASA
fulfills a vital role in fostering harmony and resolution for children and families during these times of crisis.”