Who is a CASA?

Court Appointed Special Advocates are community volunteers trained to represent the best interests of children who are part of the court system due to abuse or neglect. As a CASA, you can make a huge difference in a child’s life during this uncertain time.

Advocates are assigned their first case after 30 hours of training. This training consists of class time, reading, courtroom observation, and shadowing a seasoned volunteer on a visit. Once training is completed, advocates have the support of the CASA staff.

CASAs average 5-7 hours a month on their cases. They must be available to attend court hearings approximately once every three months and team meetings approximately once a month. CASAs are also required to complete at least 12 hours of in-service training per year.

****NOW HIRING****

A Part-time Volunteer Supervisor position is open.  21 hours per week working Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.  For more information or to submit your resume email adhubler@duboiscountyin.org of phone 812-639-0143. Resumes are due by May 1, 2018.

What is the process to become a volunteer?

1. Click on Apply Now below and complete the application. You will need the email addresses of 3 references who are not family.  It is a good idea to have those ready before starting the application.
2. Once your application is submitted, the Director will contact you to set up a personal interview.
3.  You will join other potential CASA volunteers in a training class.  This class will be held once a week for eight weeks.  This training will include courtroom observation and shadowing a seasoned volunteer.
4. Once sworn in as an advocate, you will receive your first case and will have the support of your supervisor.

Next New Volunteer Class begins May 10 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Applications are due by April 23, 2018

Apply Now

Or you can help provide funding for the program both now and in the future by making a tax-deductible gift to the Dubois County CASA Endowment:
Donate

Leadership Team

Deena Hubler, Director                     adhubler@duboiscountyin.org                812-639-0143

Elaine Schitter, Supervisor               emschitter@duboiscountyin.org            812-639-4854

Kristie Foote, Supervisor                  knfoote@duboiscountyin.org                   812-631-2458

Volunteer Testimonials

"I volunteer because every child deserves to be heard and have a voice – Sarah Wendholt, Volunteer"

"We were comfortably retired when we decided it was time to give back to our communities. We chose the CASA program because we both had a desire to help children. As a couple, we have found it to be beneficial to share processes and experiences, as well as to provide support and advice to each other. This is our way of “paying it forward” and the payback in helping children in immeasurable – Lee & Ginny Begle, Volunteers"

"Wanting change doesn’t make it happen. Just thinking about a child doesn’t impact their life. Volunteering does! If you want good things to happen for the children in our community, volunteer now! – Tammy Warner, Volunteer"