Friends of CASA

You can contribute to the mission and purpose of Anne Arundel County CASA, Inc.

(AAC-CASA) in many, meaningful ways, instead of or in addition to becoming a trained Court Appointed Special Advocate. AAC-CASA is a volunteer-driven, private non-profit organization that would not exist without the talents, donations and good will of concerned community members. We invite you to work toward safe and permanent homes for abused and neglected children in Anne Arundel County by becoming a Friend of CASA. The following are identified program needs for your consideration:

Community members who would like to contribute to the mission of CASA, without making the commitment to become a CASA volunteer, are invited to consider the following list of needs:

• Serve on the Ad Hoc Committee

CASA has ad hoc needs for volunteers in various aspects of the program at different times throughout the year. For example, volunteers have assembled training manuals, set up and served at various community activities, prepared the newsletter for bulk mailing, delivered bookmarks and literature to area stores, etc. Volunteers can add their name to this list, specify what they are interested in and CASA will call as needed.

• Support Staff and Office

Volunteers who have a half-day or more to give on a fairly regular basis and would like to chip in at the CASA office are welcome and needed. The workload could include the following as desired: filing, copying, errands, mailings, correspondence/typing, and data entry.

• Donate Your Talents and Resources

Printing and Graphic Design Services are needed to help CASA communicate with the Anne Arundel community. CASA has a wish list of pieces and ideas that are on hold for lack of funding. There are opportunities to help on many levels.

Computer Support & Expertise is needed to support CASA's limited computer network, which has it's fair share of problems and glitches. CASA staff dreams of having our very own, pro bono computer guru since this service is so costly. Such a person could help by advising on equipment additions and purchases, enhancing operations and maintaining the current system.

Share CASA's work at your place of business by selling CASA Kid Pins, advertising events, displaying brochures, etc.

• Sponsor CASA Volunteers Financially

It costs approximately $2500 per year to support one volunteer and 25-35% of CASA's annual budget is dependent upon the private community. For a private, non-profit organization of our size, all levels of giving have an impact on the success and stability of our mission.