Below you will find what is needed to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Because the Eighth Judicial District Court CASA Program aka (CASA Las Vegas Program) must ensure the safety of children, the process for volunteering is extensive, very thorough and comprehensive.

The following steps are required to become a CASA volunteer in Clark County:

• Register and attend a virtual orientation. The orientation session provides insight about the role and responsibilities of a CASA volunteer, requirements, application process, training, next steps and Q&A.

• Complete the volunteer application – Application Link
• Schedule fingerprinting appointment (CASA program staff will contact the applicant to set an appointment) and complete State of NV Child Abuse & Neglect Central Registry form, DOWNLOAD HERE (This can be returned at Fingerprint appointment).
• Complete fingerprinting (There is no cost to the applicant for fingerprinting).
• Complete an Interview (In-person, approximately 45-60 minutes).
• Consider if you intend to transport children in your role as a CASA volunteer. This is not a requirement, but if you decide to do so, you will need to provide a three year DMV driving record (www.dmv.nv.gov)* and your Insurance Declaration Page, reflecting the required limits of $100,000 per individual/$300,000 per accident.
• Participate in training which is conducted in three or five consecutive weeks/sessions. Each session contains approximately 3 hours of self-guided work that participants complete online and a 3-hour class (in person) where participants attend as a group. Training is either offered at the Clark County Government Center or the United Way of Southern Nevada.
• Take CASA Oath of Office and get sworn in by a judge.
• Accept a case.
• Pick up CASA identification badge.
• Begin advocating!