Richmond CASA Volunteers are ordinary people, concerned citizens who have the desire to help children in need. They are the heart of our organization. Photo Adult with Child at Court

Richmond CASA volunteers are trained by our program staff and appointed by a juvenile court judge to speak for the best interest of children brought before the Richmond Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court as a result of abuse and/or neglect.

Click on the link below to read about what it takes to be a CASA volunteer or click on New Volunteer Application to become a CASA; A Child's Voice in Court.

If you have any questions or would like to speak with a member of our staff directly please call us at (804) 646-0519.

Thank you for your interest in the work of Richmond CASA.

Important links:

New Volunteer Training begins on March 23rd.

Applications are being accepted for the next training class. Please fill out the application (above) and e-mail or fax (646-0624) to Jana Blue, Volunteer Coordinator. Richmond CASA volunteers undergo a thorough 35-hour training course which includes 30 hours of in-class interaction as well as 5 hours of courtroom observation. (Class dates and times are below.) Volunteers learn effective advocacy techniques for children and are educated about specific topics including the law, the child protection system, cultural competence and sensitivity, understanding substance abuse and mental health issues, understanding poverty and domestic violence, and child development. The CASA volunteer will learn about the court system, investigating and collecting information, report writing and effective communication. Ultimately, the CASA volunteer will learn how to focus on the needs of the child and be an effective voice for that child in court.

Spring 2010 Volunteer Training Class will be held at the Oliver Hill Courts Building, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM each evening. Attendance is required at ALL classes to complete the National CASA curriculum.

Tuesday, March 23

Wednesday, March 24

Thursday, March 25

Tuesday, March 30

Wednesday, March 31

Thursday, April 1

(no class the week of April 5)

Tuesday, April 13

Wednesday, April 14

Thursday, April 15

Tuesday, April 20

Thursday, April 22 - Swearing-In of new volunteers.

For more information please contact

Jana Blue

Volunteer Coordinator

Jana.Blue@richmondgov.com

804-646-0519

Please consider becoming a volunteer. There are children

in the City of Richmond who need your help.

Spring 2010 Volunteer Training begins March 23.

Applications are now being accepted for our Spring 2010 volunteer training class.

Please email or fax your

applications to our office.

Jana.Blue@richmondgov.com

Fax: 804-646-0624

Call for more information
(804) 646 · 0519