They work alongside attorneys and social workers as appointed officers of the court. When a CASA volunteer is appointed to a child's case, he or she is responsible for taking the time to find out as much as possible about that child. CASAs are the eyes and ears of the court.
CASA volunteers come from all walks of life.
There are no special degree or educational requirements to be a CASA volunteer. If you care about children and are willing to speak up for a child's best interests, you could make an excellent CASA volunteer. You must be at least 18 years old and have good judgement and common sense. Once you are accepted as a volunteer, you will receive 40 hours of training about courtroom procedure, the social service and juvenile court system and the law, and the special needs of children who have been abused or neglected. There are on-going training opportunities and support is available from experienced CASAs and staff.