Richmond CASA is seeking highly motivated individuals interested in advocating for the best interest of children who have been abused and/or neglected in the City of Richmond.

CASA volunteer candidates must meet the following criteria:

Be 21 years of age
Be able to devote time for training, meetings, court appearances and case follow-up (New volunteer training is 35 hours, post training, service is approximately 10 hours per month)
Have excellent written and oral communication skills
Have a professional attitude
Have a genuine desire to help a child in need
Have no significant criminal, child abuse registry, or driving violations history

Richmond CASA welcomes volunteers from all cultures, professions, ethnic and educational backgrounds.

Twenty five new Richmond CASA volunteers take the oath to serve in 2009,

Two volunteer classes in 2009 yielded twenty five new volunteers who took the oath to serve abused and neglected children in Richmond when appointed to do so by the judges in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The Spring 2009 class was one of the largest in history and produced a very spirited, engaged and dedicated group of volunteers, eager to begin their work for the children of Richmond. The Fall 2009 class was smaller but every bit as committed to work for Richmond's most vulnerable children. The new volunteers were called into action almost as soon as they were sworn-in.

“A CASA saved my life. I was numb with pain from my mother’s abuse and constant disruptions of being shuffled from foster home to foster home. Once my CASA entered the picture, I had a voice and a chance.”

–Quote from a child helped by Richmond CASA

Call or stop by the office for more information about our upcoming fall training sessions.