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Start a volunteer inquiry

Show up for a child in your community.

Tell us a little about yourself and where you’d like to volunteer. We’ll connect you with the local child advocate program that can explain its training, screening, and application process.

Submitting an inquiry is not a commitment to volunteer, and it does not begin a background check.

What happens next

1
We route your inquiry.
Your information goes to the local program serving the community you selected and to WACAP.
2
The local program follows up.
Program staff will explain current opportunities, training, and screening requirements.
3
You decide whether to continue.
You’ll have a chance to ask questions before completing a formal application.

Most programs require initial training and criminal and child-welfare background checks before an advocate can be assigned to a case.

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01 Your contact information

First name *Last name *Email address *Phone number *Preferred way to contact you

02 Connect with a local program

Where would you like to volunteer? *

We’ll route your inquiry to the child advocate program serving this community and send a copy to WACAP.

03 Tell us about your interest

What personally draws you to advocating for a child who has experienced abuse or neglect? *Special skills or experience you’d like the program to know aboutAnything else you’d like us to know?

04 A few practical questions

How did you hear about child advocacy?

Friend or family memberCurrent volunteerWorkplaceSchoolCommunity eventSocial mediaWeb searchVolunteerMatchOther

When could you usually attend training?

Weekdays during the dayWeekday eveningsWeekendsMy schedule varies

New advocates complete initial training before being assigned a case. The local program will explain its current schedule and requirements.

Are you willing to complete the required criminal and child-welfare background checks?

YesI have questions

I understand that WACAP will share this information with the local child advocate program serving the community I selected. *

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Strengthening local child advocacy throughout Washington.

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SeaTac, WA 98188

info@wachildadvocates.org

WACAP is an independent Washington nonprofit and is not affiliated with National CASA. Local membership varies.

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