Volunteer

Volunteer

Take the first step to becoming a CASA advocate:

VOLUNTEER Now

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When you volunteer for Child Advocates of Montgomery County, you give hope to a child in need. Become a volunteer Advocate (learn about the different Advocate roles here), help with fundraising, work with others planning an event, volunteer in the Amy Streifel Community Garden or in the office.

Child Advocate volunteers are everyday people – teachers, business people, retirees, stay-at-home parents, and grandparents – who are committed to making a difference for children and families.

We invite you to join our family of volunteers and make a difference in a child’s life – and your own.

Event planning, gardening, fundraising, and other volunteer opportunities

Other volunteer opportunitiesYou are needed! Your time and skills are just what we need to help even more children.

View OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

For more information about non-Advocate volunteering, call or email CASA at 936-441-5437 or info@casaspeaks4kids.com.


Become an Advocate
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Qualifications

A CASA, Justice-Involved Youth Advocate, or Educational Advocate Volunteer must:

  • Be 21 years of age or older.
  • Successfully pass screening and background check requirements.
  • Advocates with JudgeComplete initial training provided by the CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County program.
    (39 hours of initial training (15 in-person classroom hours and approximately 20 online/independent reading hours), plus 3 hours of courtroom observation)
  • 12 hours of continuing education annually related to the work of best interest advocacy.
  • Be able to make a 12-month minimum commitment to a child welfare case (an average of 10-15 hours per month) and/or a 6-month minimum commitment to a Justice-Involved Youth or Educational Advocacy case.
  • Be able to keep information confidential and work within established program guidelines.
  • Be computer-literate.

BECOME AN ADVOCATE!

FILL OUT AN ONLINE APPLICATION


Want more information or have questions? Attend one of our “Conversations with CASA” events, and you will have the opportunity to join current CASA volunteers for informational conversations about becoming an Advocate. View our calendar for upcoming events.