Volunteer Opportunities

Sign up to volunteer!

Give your time and expertise! We invite individuals and groups to join us in helping foster children and our CASAs. One time or ongoing volunteer opportunities are described below. Use the Volunteer Sign up Form on the right to indicate your volunteer interests.

Contents

1 Become a CASA
2 Community Groups
3 Special Events
4 Committee/Board Member
5 Office Support
6 Marketing, Advertising, Social Media
7 Website and Database maintenance
8 Fundraising
9 Grant Writing/Research

Become a CASA

CASA volunteers come from all walks of life, bringing a variety of experiences to their work as advocates on behalf of abused and neglected children. A CASA serves one child or sibling set for the duration of the neglect/abuse case, which may be months or over a year. See our CASA Volunteer FAQ for more info about being a CASA.

Community Groups

Would your civic, church, or club like to learn more about CASA or provide a special service to the foster kids? Contact Marianne Clauw at mclauw@casawashtenaw.org to schedule a brief presentation for your group or learn about ways to support the kids -- clothing drives, school supplies, Cinderella Fund for special needs, event tickets, and holiday gifts are some of the ways our community has participated.

Special Events

Join our events planning committee or sign up to participate at one of these upcoming events:

Big House Big Heart Run/Walk on October 9, 2011 Run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines! More info at http://bighousebigheart.casawashtenaw.org/
Rockin' the CASA Disco Style on March 24, 2012. Join our awesome event committee, and do a little or a lot! In 2011, over 250 people rocked Motown style, played the casino for prizes, shopped the live and silent auctions, and had a fantastic evening. Will Disco Style be the best ever?

Committee/Board Member

Interested in getting involved with our Board? Board members are responsible for guiding agency policy alongside the Executive Director in the following areas: Organizational Operations, Resource Development, Community Relations and Future Planning.

Or join one of our committees that best suits your field of interest and expertise:

Finance
Fund Development
Governance
Marketing & Communications
Special Events
Volunteer

Office Support

Our CASA office is always in need of volunteers who may not have time to become an advocate for a child, but could provide help with additional needs. There's always work to be done and office company is welcomed. Help us with mailings, fielding phone calls, filing, faxing, data entry and Internet research.

Marketing, Advertising, Social Media

Consider using your advertising, marketing, and social media skills, or donate your resources to help widen our advocacy, visibility and support throughout Washtenaw County. We are looking for creative people to help us brand CASA as a household name in our community.

Website and Database maintenance

Lend your technical skills to help us update and maintain our website and database.

Fundraising

Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.

- Hank Rosso

Consider joining our Fund Development Committee as we set priorities and direction for this year's fundraising efforts. Money raised goes to serve our CASA children and advocates.

Grant Writing/Research

Help our organization secure funding through grant writing and grant proposals to support our kids. Volunteers will help research potential funders and funding sources.