Volunteer
Become a CASA Volunteer
When a child enters the foster care system because of abuse or neglect, they need someone to speak up for their best interests, a trusted adult who will make sure their voice is heard. That’s where CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers come in. As a CASA volunteer, you’ll work closely with children, families, and professionals to help judges make informed decisions about a child’s future. You’ll get to know the child, advocate for their needs, and ensure they have the resources and support to grow and succeed.
No legal or child welfare experience is required, CASA provides thorough training, ongoing guidance, and a supportive community of advocates. What matters most is your dedication to making a difference. By becoming a CASA volunteer, you can help change the story for a child in need; one voice, one child, one life at a time.
When a child enters the foster care system because of abuse or neglect, they need someone to speak up for their best interests, a trusted adult who will make sure their voice is heard. That’s where CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers come in. As a CASA volunteer, you’ll work closely with children, families, and professionals to help judges make informed decisions about a child’s future. You’ll get to know the child, advocate for their needs, and ensure they have the resources and support to grow and succeed.
No legal or child welfare experience is required, CASA provides thorough training, ongoing guidance, and a supportive community of advocates. What matters most is your dedication to making a difference. By becoming a CASA volunteer, you can help change the story for a child in need; one voice, one child, one life at a time.
At CASA of Elkhorn Valley, we work with youth that are not only experiencing the stresses of childhood development, but also enduring the added weight of abuse or neglect.
Throughout this process, the youth requires support and a trustworthy outlet to turn to. As a Court Appointed Special Advocate, or CASA Volunteer for short, you can provide that much needed support to youth in need. A CASA Volunteer acts in the child’s best interest and communicates with other parties to ensure the best of care is being provided. In the midst of sudden changes and chaos, a CASA Volunteer is the constant a youth can rely on.
What is a CASA Volunteer?
At CASA of Elkhorn Valley, we work with youth that are not only experiencing the stresses of childhood development, but also enduring the added weight of abuse or neglect.
Throughout this process, the youth requires support and a trustworthy outlet to turn to. As a Court Appointed Special Advocate, or CASA Volunteer for short, you can provide that much needed support to youth in need. A CASA Volunteer acts in the child’s best interest and communicates with other parties to ensure the best of care is being provided. In the midst of sudden changes and chaos, a CASA Volunteer is the constant a youth can rely on.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A CASA Volunteer works a case by gathering information through interviews and reviewing documents, advocating for the child’s best interests by submitting reports and testifying in court. A CASA Volunteer also monitor the case to ensure court orders are followed until the child achieves permanency. They act as an independent fact-finder for the judge, providing a consistent, child-focused presence throughout the legal proceedings.
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CASA Volunteers come from all walks of life, with a variety of professional, educational, and ethnic background. The Elkhorn Valley CASA program works alongside a diverse group of volunteers who may be employed full-time or part-time, retired, a homemaker, and more.
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CASA Volunteers are ordinary citizens that are 21 years of age or older. There are no prior educational or training requirements. However, all volunteers undergo multiple background checks and must complete 30 hours of pre-service training.
Upcoming Trainings
2026 NE CASA Conference
August 21st - 22nd, 2026
Join us for training, inspiration & our Friday evening reception, including Music Bingo!
With the purchase of a $60 Individual Conference Ticket, you will receive access to the Friday Pre-Conference Sessions, the Opening Reception, and the Saturday Conference.
Where: Graduate Lincoln Hotel, 242 North 9th Street, Lincoln, NE
Contact: Christina Millsap - necasa.christina@gmail.com