Training begins in Spring 2023

Attendance is required before you apply. Each information session provides an in-depth look into what is required of our advocates and CASA work. These are offered monthly, with more frequent sessions as we get close to each application deadline. Check our events page to sign up for an upcoming online information session. You can also email us at volunteer@casafairfax.org for future information session dates.

Once you have attended an information session and feel like this is the right volunteer opportunity for you, complete an application. If you have any questions regarding this step, don’t hesitate to email us at volunteer@casafairfax.org.

Part of the screening process is a 30-45-minute phone interview and then a 1.5-2 hour in-person interview. Because we work with children, we conduct a thorough background check on all of our volunteers initially as well as every four years.

We offer 3 pre-service training classes each year (Winter, Summer, and Fall). Training includes discussions on various relevant topics to CASA work, as well as a court observation attended with a current CASA volunteer. Training is an extension of our screening process.

After successful completion of steps 1-4, you will be sworn-in by one of our local judges and ready to accept your first case. Our trained staff will be on-hand to assist you every step of the way while working your case.