To learn more about being a CASA volunteer, please contact Karrie Krumm:

816-984-8204

kkrumm@jacksoncountycasa-mo.org

The Need for Volunteers

Jackson County CASA offers a unique volunteer opportunity. As officers of the court, CASA Volunteers—also known as volunteer guardians ad litem (GALs)—are empowered to make a lifelong difference in the lives of abused and neglected children. Last year, 263 CASA Volunteers advocated for 820 children in Jackson County — the most in the agency’s history. Sadly, this still leaves hundreds of children on a waiting list for our services.

 

Read more about our volunteers and their passion for helping children below

The Volunteer Commitment

People who give their time to CASA advocacy come from many different places. Some have years of education and professional experience working for children and families. Some have themselves grown up in the foster care system and felt the sorrow of having to move from home to home.

Being a CASA volunteer does not require any special education or background, simply the desire to help abused and neglected children find safe, permanent homes. Volunteer advocates are asked to dedicate themselves to a case until it is closed (the average case lasts about a year and a half).

Advocates are supervised every step of the way and always have resources readily available.

What does it take to become a CASA volunteer?

The first step: Complete an application. When we receive your completed application, you will be contacted to schedule an interview appointment. 

In addition:
Every volunteer must pass a background check and participate in a 30-hour training course.
After successfully completing the training, volunteer are assigned their first case. A volunteer’s average time commitment to a case is approximately 10 hours per month.

Note: Interviews must be completed prior to the commencement of training. Please submit your application for consideration as soon as possible.