Attending an orientation is the first step in our application process. In these one-hour information sessions, prospective volunteers will learn about the commitment and responsibilities required to serve as a CASA volunteer.  

UPCOMING ORIENTATIONS

To inquire about an orientation, please use the online form or send an email to melissa@casaofsanmateo.org to find out more. Thank you!

CASA will hold an orientation presentation outside of our office if your workplace, professional group, congregation, or community organization is interested. Please contact us at melissa@casaofsanmateo.org to inquire.

TRAINING SCHEDULE

Training is held in person and virtually through Zoom (weekdays once to twice a week from 6-9 p.m.) and through CASA University over a period of four weeks. Our next training schedule is as follows: 

  • Thursday, April 18 (in person)

  • Tuesday, April 23 (virtual)

  • Thursday, April 25 (*tentatively in person)

  • Tuesday, April 30 (virtual)

  • Thursday, May 2 (virtual)

  • Tuesday, May 7 (virtual)

  • Tuesday, May 14 (in person)

  • Thursday, May 23- Graduation* (in person)

* All training dates are subject to change pending final confirmation. Please check with our team at info@casaofsanmateo.org if you have any questions about exact dates.

* Volunteers who successfully complete the 4 online courses and attend all 6 classes are sworn in by a judicial officer at a graduation ceremony.

* Future training classes in 2024 will be held in July/Aug and October/Nov.

Zoom sessions are held from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm during a weekday.