The majority of CASA volunteers' assignments are home placement cases where an abused and neglected child has been removed for protection from the care of his or her parents. Volunteers gather materials and do research that other individuals and agencies don't have time to do. Paid CASA staff recruit, train, and support those people who volunteer to act as advocates in the court system for abused and neglected children.
Executive directors are responsible for the overall management of their organization.
They supervise volunteer advocates, oversee the administration of programs that provide services to children, raise funds for their organization, and advocate for change in the judicial system at the state, local, and national levels. Prospects CASA has grown tremendously since its inception in 1977. With a growth rate like this, positions do come open on a regular basis. But specific prospects will depend on a prospective worker's experience, and where he or she lives. For paid work at a CASA office, a degree in social work, psychology, family law, or business will likely be required.