How much time does volunteering as a CASA require?
Each case is different. A CASA volunteer usually spends 10 hours doing research and conducting interviews prior to the first court appearance. After the first appearance, volunteers will spend 5-10 per month working on the case and visiting with the children, depending on the complexity of the issues involved. The average length of a case is two years. Before becoming a CASA, volunteers must complete a 40-hour training course. All active volunteers are expected to earn 12 hours of continuing education each year (continuing education seminars are provided by CASA Kane County).
