Make a difference and improve the mental health of children, youth and families in Alberta.
You can help us reach more kids and break down barriers to mental health care as we expand services online and to more communities across Alberta.
There are two streams of volunteering at CASA: support and clinical.
Through the council and the network, CASA puts youth and family voices at the centre of its decisions and services.
Why Volunteer
CASA Mental Health’s volunteers help bring our vision and mission to life. More than 400 engaged volunteers allow CASA to serve more families, reduce barriers to mental health care access and allocate more resources to fundraising activities.
Our goal is to offer meaningful opportunities so you can make the biggest difference as a volunteer. There are many ways to get involved, regardless of your time or the skills you’d like to share.
As a CASA volunteer, you will make a positive impact in your community. You will be part of a team, share your experience, learn new skills and develop lasting friendships.
Because of our volunteers, CASA is able to better support, treat and empower kids, youth and families in Alberta.
Ways to Volunteer
There are two volunteer streams at CASA: the support stream and the clinical stream. Both streams offer unique opportunities for volunteers to make an impact.
Support Stream
Every CASA volunteer begins in the support stream. These volunteers provide meaningful assistance with administrative tasks related to programs, research, donor stewardship, marketing and fundraising events. To volunteer in the support stream, you must complete:
- An application
- A volunteer placement interview and orientation
- The required documents and training
Clinical Stream
Clinical stream volunteers support CASA’s clinical programs and have direct contact with patients and families. These volunteers must be comfortable supervising children. Some education in psychology, nursing or social work is recommended, but not required. Clinical stream volunteers must be at least 18-years-old, actively volunteer in the support stream and complete the following (in addition to the support stream requirements):
- Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check
- Child Intervention Record Check
What to Expect
Examples of volunteer opportunities at CASA include:
Program Support
- Support for CASA’s day programs
- Childminding support for clinical programs
- Therapeutic group set-up and facilitation assistance
- Recreation instruction at CASA House (gym, arts and crafts, makeup application)
- Management of toys and therapeutic devices
Special Events
- Casinos
- CASA Golf Classic
- Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation Hockey Talks 50/50 Raffle
- Zin on the River
- Community events
- Internal events and celebrations
Administrative Opportunities
- Literature reviews and environmental scans
- Data entry
- Video transcription
- Training manual development
- Resource review and organization
- Donor stewardship
Meet Some of Our Volunteers
Apply to volunteer at CASA
We review volunteer applications on a monthly basis. We will contact applicants at that time to arrange a placement interview and orientation. Thanks for your interest in volunteering at CASA Mental Health!
Events
CASA hosts several signature events throughout the year, in addition to many others organized by community partners. By attending an event or organizing your own, you are helping us double the number of kids we serve.
Stories
CASA’s vision is a community where all children, youth and families are provided timely access to mental health care and empowered to thrive. Learn more about CASA kids, families, staff, donors and programs.
