PROSPECTIVE VOLUNTEER CHECKLIST

  • Provide basic contact information to the CASA program – Contact Information Form
  • RSVP for orientation (Offered virtually/remotely after applicant submits contact information)
  • Complete the online Volunteer Application – Application Link
  • Confirm fingerprinting appointment. (CASA or court staff will contact the applicant to set an appointment)
  • Complete fingerprinting (There is no cost to the applicant for fingerprinting)
  • Complete State of Nevada Child Abuse & Neglect Central Registry Form and submit government issued Social Security card and valid state identification card.
  • Complete an Interview. (Offered virtually and in person) (45-60 minutes)
  • If you intend to transport children in your role as a CASA volunteer, you will also need: 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 currently being offered in person at the Clark County Government Center
  • Take CASA Oath of Office and get sworn in by a judge
  • Accept a case
  • Pick up CASA badge
  • Advocacy begins!