GET INVOLVED
Volunteer Opportunities
GET INVOLVED
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer to Change a Child's Life
We welcome people from all walks of life, and are simply looking for people who care about children and have common sense. Help us bring positive change to the lives of these vulnerable children!
Event Volunteer
Do you love to plan a great party? Our Event Committees are looking for you! CASA of McHenry County hosts several events each year to provide financial support to the organization. Committee members come together to help plan and execute these exceptional events, so we are always seeking talented members of the community to join us! Contact our Events and Communications Manager at jen@casasmchenrycounty.org to learn about event volunteer opportunities.
Outreach & Awareness
Help CASA spread awareness about our crucial mission with others in McHenry County by arranging for CASA to present at your place of worship, business, service organization, or other venue. Contact us at info@casamchenrycounty.org to schedule a representative at your next meeting.
Board of Directors
CASA of McHenry County is governed by volunteer Board of Directors. The board is responsible for the overall governance and financial health of the organization. Our governance committee is always looking for passionate members of the community who would like to serve CASA’s mission. Contact us at info@casamchenrycounty.org to learn more about joining the Board.
Volunteer as an Advocate
A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is an everyday citizen, specially trained by CASA of McHenry County, to advocate for the best interests of children in foster care. We advocate in Juvenile Abuse Court for the best interests and safety of children who have experienced abuse or negelct. These amazing volunteers are appointed by the Juvenile Court Judge to children aged birth – 21 years to act as the eyes and ears of the judge and the voice of the child.
An Advocate develops a relationship with the child, gathers information, and facilitates partnerships between key people in the child’s life. These volunteers speak for the child through a court report to ensure the child’s needs are met. The ultimate goal of a CASA is to help ensure every child has a safe, loving, forever home through reunification or adoption.