You are a voice making a real difference in a child's life.
Together, we can help change a child's story.
Who is CASA?
A CASA volunteer is an ordinary person who does extraordinary things for a child in foster care.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (or CASA volunteers) are trained and committed volunteers who ensure that each child’s individual needs remain a priority in an over-burdened child welfare system.
CASA volunteers are citizens from all walks of life. They are dedicated to promoting the needs of children who have been removed from their parents' care due to neglect or abuse. Meet some of our advocates and hear in their own words why they volunteer as a CASA.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (or CASA volunteers) are trained and committed volunteers who ensure that each child’s individual needs remain a priority in an over-burdened child welfare system.
CASA volunteers are citizens from all walks of life. They are dedicated to promoting the needs of children who have been removed from their parents' care due to neglect or abuse. Meet some of our advocates and hear in their own words why they volunteer as a CASA.
Why Should You Volunteer
CASA volunteers do what no one else does - they listen to the child, get to know everyone in the child’s life and then advocate for the best interest of that child in court. For many abused children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence in their lives.
- Watch this video about what a CASA/GAL Volunteer does
- Visit our FAQ page to learn more about becoming a CASA/GAL Volunteer
- Select a training session and apply to become a CASA Volunteer
"My CASA encouraged me to dream big and to never give up on my dreams. I don't know where I would have ended up without her help. She reminded me that my voice had value and should be heard." --Erin, age 16
What Are The Requirements of A CASA/GAL Volunteer
- Must be 21 or older
- Participate in an interview and pass a background check
- Attend approximately 36 hours of pre-service training
- Willing to commit to the program for 2 years or more and spend 10-15 hours each month on one specific case.
- Follow guidelines established by the National CASA Association
- Attend in-service training and receive direct supervision and guidance from program staff
- Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education yearly to enhance knowledge
- Volunteers are expected to be available for case assignment and to accept cases unless other arrangements have been made
Apply today and select your next training session
2024 Training Dates (you only need to attend one session):
- Session 1 (Virtual, Zoom): 01/22/24 - 03/11/24 - Mondays, 5:00 - 8:30pm
- Session 2 (In-person, Bend): 01/25/24-03/14/24 - Thursdays, 2:00 - 5:30pm
- Session 3 (In-person, Redmond): 04/30/24-06/18/24 - Tuesdays, 5:00 - 8:30pm
- Session 4 (In-person, Bend): 09/10/24-10/29/24 - Tuesdays, 9:00am - 12:30pm
- Session 5 (Virtual, Zoom): 09/12/24-10/31/24 - Thursdays, 1:30 - 5:00pm
Please Note: Due to the sensitive nature of this work, extensive background checks are conducted, including fingerprints, criminal and child welfare checks, and letters of personal reference.
