VOLUNTEER
How Do I Get Started?
How Do I Get Started?
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
Complete State of NV Child Abuse & Neglect Central Registry form, DOWNLOAD HERE. This should be returned on the day of your interview.
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.
Respond to the email to schedule an in-person Interview. On the day of your interview, fingerprints will be taken (There is no cost to the applicant for fingerprinting). Please bring with you to your interview:
- Valid state-issued identification card or driver’s license
- Completed State of NV Child Abuse & Neglect Central Registry form
- DMV driving record, if necessary
Participate in training which is conducted in 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!
TRAINING
CASA Volunteer Training Dates & Times
CASA Volunteer Training Dates & Times
The CASA Program is excited to offer the National CASA Association’s 2020 Flex Training Curriculum. Individuals must be invited to attend training after completing orientation, filling out the online application, attending a fingerprint appointment and participating in an interview. Listed below are the start dates for upcoming trainings:
Starts Wednesday, September 25, 2024 – Tuesday, October 22, 9:00 am – noon for five weeks
At the Clark County Government Center
Starts Thursday, November 14, 2024 – December 19, 2024, (skip November 28) 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm for five weeks
At the Clark County Government Center
Starts Tuesday, February 11, 2025 – March 11, 2025, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm for five weeks
At the Clark County Government Center
Starts Saturday, October 19, 2024 – November 16, 2024 (skip October 26), 9:00 am – noon for five weeks
At the Clark County Government Center
Starts Thursday, January 9, 2025 – February 6, 2025, 9:00 am – noon for five weeks
At the Clark County Government Center
CASA Training Overview
National CASA’s Flex Learning Curriculum is a blended approach to training that combines in-person and online delivery of information over a 5-week period. The in-person portion of training occurs in five modules. Each module contains approximately 3 hours of self-guided work that participants complete online and a 3-hour in-person class where participants attend as a group. Your first online assignment will be sent to you prior to the first in-person class. The online sessions introduce the participants to the key elements for CASA volunteer’s work, allow interaction with others, explore new ideas, and obtain tools for effective child advocacy. The in-person sessions use case studies to introduce participants to a variety of dynamics including poverty, mental health issues, substance abuse, domestic violence, etc. By using this method, volunteers not only obtain experience with different types of cases but also in how to complete a thorough investigation. The facilitator is also able to ascertain volunteer readiness and competency over this 5-week period.