Volunteer
Speak up for a child who’s been abused or neglected.
Become a CASA volunteer.
CASA
To become a CASA means you:
- Are a mature, responsible adult, at least 21 years old
- Care about children and have a real desire to advocate for their best interests
- Can talk to people who are having problems
CASA of Williamson County’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity is an important part of our core values. In order to provide the best quality advocacy for children in our community, we believe that we must be responsive to the needs of everyone who may provide, receive or be affected by our services. To that end, all policies, practices, and recommendations are administered without discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, gender identity and gender expression, marital status, physical abilities or national origin.
Minimum requirements to become a CASA:
- Have the time to commit (approximately 10-15 hours monthly, for a minimum of 18 months)
- Complete an application and provide three references
- Provide a copy of a valid drivers license and current auto insurance
- Participate in an in-person interview
- Pass FBI Fingerprint background check
- Pass a Department of Family and Protective Services background check
- Be accepted into and successfully complete Pre-Service Training
- Be administered an Oath by a Judge at a Swearing-In Ceremony
Next Step:
- Contact our office for the next orientation session to learn about “The Secret Life of a CASA Volunteer”.
- Call us at 512-868-2822 or email our Director of Recruitment and Education.
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Volunteer
Candidates
How do I become a CASA Volunteer?
- Submit an inquiry to express your interest in the form on the right or submit your Volunteer Application here
- Be able to provide 3 non-related references
- Provide a copy of your Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance
- Participate in an in-person interview
- Be accepted into and successfully complete Pre-Service Training
- Be administered an Oath by a Judge at a Swearing-In Ceremony
What does Pre-Service Training consist of?
- Pre-Service Training sessions occur 3 times a year (Sessions typically begin in January, June, and September)
- Blended Curriculum with an online classroom and in-person sessions
- Training occurs over a 6 week period
- In-person sessions are typically held from 6:00-9:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
- Court observation
- An investment of about 33 hours to complete
What information will be covered in Pre-Service Training?
- Role of a CASA Volunteer
- Texas Laws regarding Child Welfare
- Topics include: mental health, substance abuse, child development, engaging families, definitions of child abuse/neglect
- Court report writing
- Policies and Procedures
Continuing
Education
What are the continuing education guidelines?
The summaries are only required to report continuing education that is not completed directly with our organization or if certificates are not provided through the source of the training.
What qualifies as continuing education?
- Reading approved books and magazine articles and turning in required reports
- Attending Advocate’s Academy
- Attending approved conferences & classes
- Viewing webinars and turning in required reports
- Assisting in pre-service training
- Watching approved movies and turning in required reports
- Independent Research for Unique Case Circumstance
How are credit hours awarded?
- Read an approved book and turn in a written summary. (100 pages = 1 hour of continuing education)
- Magazine and newsletters related to child advocacy and turn in a written summary. One hour per article
- Advocate’s Academy – 2 hours
- Webinars – Written summary – 1 hour
- Conference/Training – Hours equal to time spent in a conference. Send the certificate to Director of Recruitment and Education
- Assisting in pre-service training – Hours equal to time spent at training
- Applicable movie/documentary with written summary – 2 hours
- Other training as approved by Director of Recruitment and Education
What is the Advocates Academy for volunteers?
Due to our increase in volunteers please RSVP to the Advocates Academy events link. We need to get an accurate count so that we can make appropriate room arrangements.
Our alternate room location is the Community Rooms located at 2423 Williams Drive, Suite 101 Georgetown, TX 78628. The rooms are located next to the Lone Star Circle of Care clinic.
Volunteer
Options
What are some other non-advocate volunteer opportunities?
Join CASA as we spread awareness in the community!! CASA on Tour takes part in local activities like the Zest Fest in Taylor, The Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown, The Round Rock Chalk Walk, Fable Fest in Cedar Park, healthcare fairs and much more. For more information, please call us at 512-868-2822 or email our Director of Recruitment.
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