About Volunteering

CASA volunteer advocates are ordinary citizens who come from all walks of life and all ethnic and racial backgrounds. They must be at least 21, have a valid driver's license, current auto insurance and transportation, pass criminal record checks, and be committed to helping children. A CASA advocates must complete a training program and commit themselves to the child or children in their case for a minimum of 18 months.

CASA volunteer advocates work alongside attorneys and social workers as appointed officers of the court. They do not work for the Department of Family and Protective Services. CASA is a separate, non-profit agency. After being trained, a CASA advocate is appointed to a case. When a CASA advocate is appointed to a child's case, he or she is responsible for taking the time to find out as much as possible about the child. CASA advocates search for information by reviewing records, interviewing parents and other family members, talking to teachers, doctors, foster parents, and anyone else who may have information about the child. CASA advocates form trusting relationships with the children they serve and represent the children's interests at all times. They make recommendations to the judge about any issues/concerns relating to the child's educational, medical, emotional needs and the best, most appropriate, permanent placement for a child in foster care.

Volunteer Voice- Katy, Volunteering with CASA under 1 year.

You can become a CASA advocate if you:

Are a mature, responsible adult, at least 21 years of age
Care about children and have a real desire to advocate for their best interests
Can talk to people who are having problems

Minimum requirements to become a CASA advocate:

Have the time to commit (approximately 5-15 hours monthly for a minimum of 18 months)
Participate in an initial interview
Provide a copy of a valid driver's license and current auto insurance
Complete an application and three reference letters
Pass criminal background checks
Pass a Department of Family and Protective Services background check
Participate and complete the initial thirty hour training curriculum
Be administered an Oath of Confidentiality by a Judge

To view the 2012 CASA Pre-Service Volunteer Training schedule click here.

For a volunteer advocate application, click here. Mail completed applications to #24 Briercroft Office Park, Lubbock, Texas 79412. To download the application, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader which you can get free by following the Get Acrobat Reader Link:

There are other volunteer opportunities with CASA outside of direct advocacy with children. To learn more about helping with special events, CASA's Monthly Needs Drive, our student organization "Tech Students for CASA", internships or casework practicums please let us know by calling, coming by the office or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If you know of someone interested in CASA, but they can not currently make the commitment necessary to be a CASA advocate, please share with them these opportunities to support our local program. You can This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the CASA of office at 806-763-2272 and request an application be emailed or mailed to you. After receiving your application, you will be contacted to discuss volunteering.