Become a Volunteer

Over 400 children and youth are in foster care in Northwest Arkansas at any given time.

In order to continue to serve each and every one of these children, we need more CASA volunteers!

Register for an in-person or virtual CASA 101 information session to learn more about becoming an advocate.

Virtual CASA 101 Information Sessions

Thursday, May 15th at 10am

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Thursday, May 15th at 6pm

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Thursday, June 26th at 10am

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Thursday, June 26th at 6pm

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If you plan on participating via smartphone, you’ll need to download the free Zoom app in advance. If you plan on participating on your computer, Zoom will simply ask you to open and download Zoom after clicking the link. If you’d rather not use the video feature during the call, you can join with Zoom’s audio-only feature.

If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Allen, Community and Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, at lauren@nwacasa.org.

Basic Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background and child maltreatment check
  • Must agree to the anti-discrimination policy outlined below*

Qualifications

  • Must maintain confidentiality of all client and court information
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing (being bilingual is a plus!)
  • Must have reliable access to the internet to use online database, complete court reports, and attending virtual meetings
  • Must be able to respect and relate to people from various backgrounds

Commitment

  • Be available to dedicate 2-3 hours per week to CASA work
  • Commit to the length of a case (average 15-18 months)
  • Commit to traveling to visit their assigned child/children in person at least once a month

*CASA of Northwest Arkansas does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, selection of volunteers and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all volunteers and clients, children, parents or other family members and foster parents.   

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"The children I serve are loving, trusting, caring, and amazingly resilient. I try to be that someone who will listen to them and pay attention and notice what is actually going on with them. Then that can translate into them receiving the care they deserve."

– CASA Volunteer Linda Davis