CASA of Adams County currently has a group of great volunteers working with children in need, but there are still a lot of kids who need that person in their corner.

CASA is now looking for volunteers to speak up for the children and give them a voice in the court system.

"The cases our volunteers take are children who have been abused and neglected,” CASA manager Danielle Buss. “So, looking at a volunteer base, we are looking for somebody who can pass a background check and somebody who cares for children and that is willing to take the training and then take a case."

Buss says there have already been many people showing interest in volunteering, but some still have concerns.

One of the concerns is that they will get too attached to the case, but Buss says volunteers that deeply care are some of the best.

"They are the ones that care. Our volunteers care for the children, they care for the parents and the foster parents, and they are worried and wants what's best for everybody."

CASA of Adams county will be offering accelerated training for CASA volunteers which will cover a lot of information to help perspective volunteers understand what role they will play.

"What the child welfare system looks like, what court looks like, what you might expect in a case, how to write a court report,” Buss said. “So, the training is everything a volunteer will need to know and what they may expect throughout the life of a case."

Buss says it may seem like a lot, but anyone who has the slightest urge to volunteer shouldn't shy away.

"The volunteers that are worried, I would say, if you've been thinking about it then take this step,” said Buss. “We don't expect you to say yes right away but call us. Get some more information, look at the application, ask us the questions you are worried about."

Buss says not only does it help the child, but it is a great feeling for those who volunteer and help these children.

"To watch that process from beginning to end is something that you can't understand until you experience it."

The training is set for September 16th and 17th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. as well as September 18th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Training will be held at Hope Lutheran Church in Quincy.