We offer orientation sessions to provide
as much as information as possible about the role of a CASA
Volunteer to everyone who is considering this role. We highly
recommend that you attend an orientation to help you decide if
being a CASA Volunteer is a good match for you.
All orientations are held at 2020 North
Broadway, Suite 204, Walnut Creek. Orientations are currently scheduled for:
Wednesday, February 8, from 6:30 - 8
pm
Thursday, March 15, from 12:30 - 2 pm
Thursday, March 15, from 6:30 - 8 pm
Tuesday, April 10, from 12:30 - 2 pm
Tuesday, April 10, from 6:30 - 8 pm
Please call 925-256-7284 x 7 to
sign up to attend an orientation.
These orientation dates are for
potential volunteers who would like to attend the May 2012
training.
Application and Selection Process:
For the protection of
our volunteers and the children they work with, this is a thorough,
in-depth process. To be selected, the applicant will:
Complete an Application Form
Provide a copy of current
driver's license, automobile insurance and DMV
print-out
Provide three letters of references
Successfully complete a personal
interview
Pass FBI Livescan Fingerprint and
Megan's Law Sex Offender Data Base screening
Please print out the
application, fill it out and mail it to us. After receiving your
completed package, we will call you to schedule an interview to
determine whether you will be accepted for CASA initial training.
CASA Volunteer Training Requirements
The Judicial Council requires an initial and ongoing training program for
all CASA Volunteers.
Initial Training consists of 35 - 40 hours of classroom training and a visit to
the juvenile court. Classroom sessions are facilitated by CASA staff and outside
professionals.
CASA volunteers are encouraged to keep abreast of the latest information
regarding child abuse and litigation and are required to complete a minimum of
twelve (12) hours per year of continuing education.
The Initial Training schedule for the winter training is as follows:
Thu
Tue
Thu
Sat
Thu
Tue
Thu
Tue
Thu
Tue
Thu
2/2
2/7
2/9
2/11
2/16
2/21
2/23
2/28
3/1
3/6
3/8
Week day classes are scheduled 6 - 10
pm
Saturday class is scheduled 9 am - 4
pm
Attendance is required for all
sessions
The Initial Training schedule for the
spring training is as follows:
Tue
Thu
Tue
Thu
Sat
Tue
Thu
Tue
Thu
Tue
Thu
5/8
5/10
5/15
5/17
5/19
5/22
5/24
5/29
5/31
6/5
6/7
Week day classes are scheduled 6 - 10
pm
Saturday class is scheduled 9 am - 4
pm
Attendance is required for all
sessions
Case Assignment
When initial training is completed, the
new CASA volunteer meets with Case Management. Together they find a
case that would be a good match for both the child and the new CASA
and the volunteer receives his/her first case assignment. The new
volunteer receives ongoing support and assistance from a Team Leader
and the CASA Case Management staff.
2009 CASA of Contra Costa County