Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA Volunteer)

HIRING IS ONGOING.  Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Sacramento County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to serving children in the foster care system who have experienced abuse or neglect. We train and support community volunteers to become advocates for these children—providing a consistent, caring adult presence and ensuring their voices are heard in court, at school, and in all areas of their lives.  There are 4 trainings a year, so reach out to inquire when the next training starts.
 
Position Overview
As a CASA Volunteer Advocate, you will be appointed by a judge to advocate for the best interests of a child or sibling group in the foster care system. This is a unique and impactful opportunity to support a child through one of the most vulnerable periods of their life.
 
Responsibilities

• Spend consistent, quality time with your assigned child.
• Gather information from caregivers, educators, social workers, and others involved in the child’s life.
• Submit written reports to the court with recommendations based on the child’s needs and best interests.
• Attend court hearings and advocate for services and support that will help the child thrive.
• Commit to building a stable and supportive relationship with the child for the duration of your case.

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Commit to a minimum of 18 months of volunteer service.
• Pass a comprehensive background check.
• Have reliable transportation to travel throughout Sacramento County.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.

• Work or volunteer for an agency serving children in foster care or their biological families.
• Hold an active foster care license.
• Are in the process of adopting a child through Sacramento County.
• Have more than 3 minor moving violations in the past 3 years.
• Have had any major moving violations (e.g., DUI) within the last 4 years.

• Learn more and apply here: https://sacramentocasa.org/portal/volunteer-intake