Must complete the required 30 hour volunteer training course & interview with CASA staff.

Consent to a background check of felony records & child abuse registry.

Commit to serve for a minimum of one year.

Complete the volunteer application & related forms including Pledge of Confidentiality.

Attend a minimum of 12 hours of in-service training per year (offered throughout the year by CASA for Kids).

Willingness to work within the guidelines, policies, and standards of CASA.

Good human relations skills and the willingness & ability to be objective.

Commitment of time, interest, and energy necessary to fulfill responsibilities of volunteer position.

Willingness to accept guidance and direction.

Sensitivity towards cultural / ethnic / religious / etc. differences.

Ability to formulate and maintain an independent position throughout the assignment.

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

Understanding of confidentiality and the personal commitment to maintain that confidentiality at all times.