Join a Virtual Info Session about Being a CASA Volunteer Advocate
CASA volunteers change the stories of children who have experienced abuse or neglect by advocating for their best interests in court. To learn more about volunteering and get your questions answered by CASA staff members or current advocates, please join us at one of our upcoming virtual info sessions.
Give a Child Who Experienced Abuse or Neglect a Brighter Future
CASA Volunteer Advocates are ordinary people who make an extraordinary difference in the lives of children in New Hampshire who have experienced abuse and neglect. Volunteers receive extensive training and support so they may serve as advocates in court for victimized children who desperately need an adult who will speak up for them.
What Does a CASA Do?
- Spends quality time with the child or children on his/her case and speaks regularly with adults involved in the child’s life
- Helps ensure the child’s needs are met
- Writes reports and attends court hearings to provide vital information to the judge
- Stays with the case until the child is in a safe, permanent home or another permanent solution is in place
Who Are Our Volunteers?
- Our volunteers come from all walks of life and from all over New Hampshire
- While many of our volunteers are retired or work part-time, almost a third of our volunteers fit CASA duties around full-time jobs
- Nearly 600 people are currently CASA volunteers
- Volunteers are united in a desire to make a difference in a child’s life and in their communities.
Why Volunteer Now?
- Option for virtual training makes it convenient to complete the in-depth training program from your own home
- In recent months, the number, complexity and severity of referred cases have increased substantially
- More volunteers are urgently needed so every child who needs one has a CASA advocate by their side