Please tell us about the people who live with you.

Please tell us about any personal and/or professional experience you have with the following agencies, organizations or areas. You are not required or expected to have any experience in these areas to be a volunteer.

Please tell us about your work history.

Please tell us about your ability to travel to and from CASA and court events

Please answer the following questions. If you answer YES, please provide a brief description.

An applicant having a charge or convictions for a crime involving a sex offense or child abuse or neglect is disqualified as a volunteer. Applicants with other misdemeanor or felony charges or convictions that would not pose a risk to children or negatively impact the credibility of the Program will be considered on a case by case basis considering the time passed since the incident and the level of rehabilitation.) Please answer the following questions. If YES, please explain.

Please list three local references; two professional; one personal. All references will be verified and no relatives please.

Please answer the following questions.

By submitting this application electronically, I hereby affirm that all of the answers provided on this volunteer application are true. I hereby authorize the CASA program and any law enforcement agency that CASA authorizes, to verify my social security number and investigate my background to determine my fitness as a potential volunteer advocate. I understand that the information requested in this application will be used only for the purpose of determining my suitability as a CASA volunteer. Further, I understand that completion of training does not guarantee that I will be assigned a case. If I have successfully completed the training and have met all other requirements, and it has been determined that I am a suitable volunteer, I understand that I will be expected to serve a minimum of one year in the CASA program. If unforeseen circumstances prevent me from fulfilling this obligation, I will submit my written resignation to the program director with as much advance notice as possible. I am aware of the sensitive and confidential nature of the official documents, reports and other material I will examine in my capacity as a CASA volunteer. I will discuss these matters only with those persons directly involved in the case or who will be consulted for their professional knowledge and expertise. I also understand that if for any reason it becomes apparent that my activities are contrary to the policies, goals and/or philosophy of the CASA program, and their desire to provide quality services to abused and neglected children, my services as a CASA volunteer will be terminated. I submit the statements on this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsification on this application can disqualify me from consideration or can result in dismissal at a later time. CASA does vow to treat any and all applicants with respect and dignity. If in the event that the applicant is not chosen for any reason, CASA will make a recommendation of other opportunities for the applicant. Our policy is to provide equal opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religious belief, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, or veteran status.