Be an Advocate

How To Get Involved as a Volunteer Advocate
Volunteer Advocate Requirements

· 21 years of age

· Pass fingerprint background check

· Possess a valid CA Drivers License & means of transportation

· Able to complete a 30 hour training session
· Able to attend daytime Courtroom Hearings
· Able to maintain monthly contact & reporting to CASA office
· Able to fulfill 12 hours continued education each year.
· Willing to commit to a minimum of one (1) year
· Willing to maintain strict confidentiality of all case information

CASA Volunteer Advocates are appointed by a court order which has a specific request for them to fact find regarding the case
CASA Volunteer Advocates may have conversations with or (when appropriate) inspect records which may involve social service agencies, attorneys, doctors, dentists, healthcare providers, psychologists, psychiatrists, law enforcement and educational professionals
CASA Volunteer Advocates write an actual court report based on their findings and recommend what is in the Best Interest of the child
CASA Volunteer Advocates attend all court hearings involved with the case. They stand up for the child and speak in the Best Interest of the Child during the court hearing

Please complete the form below in its entirety.

When you are finished with the form below, just click the "Submit" button and we will contact you as soon as possible.

Name:
Address:
City; State; Zip:
Phone: Alternate Phone:
E-Mail Address:

How did you hear about CASA?
Additional Comments:

To expedite the process, we encourage you to download, complete and mail (via your e-mail or via snail mail) the application below!

Click here to download our Volunteer Application

Our Application is in Adobe Acrobat.pdf form

PLEASE NOTE: Our application cannot be forwarded to us from our website.

It must be saved by you on your computer and then mailed.

For more information regarding becoming a volunteer advocate, please contact one of our Case Managers:

Cindy Julsgard, Nicole Jamerson or Valerie Gil at (209) 548-6320

Email: casaofstanco@stanct.org

Other Volunteer Opportunities

There are many other opportunities to support our program if becoming an advocate is not for you:
· Volunteer to assist in the office.

· Volunteer with fund raising events.

· Donate general office supplies.

· Donate stuffed animals, books, or games for children of all ages.

· Make a financial donation.

· Offer an in-kind service such as printing.