Volunteer

Volunteer

Take the first step to becoming a CASA advocate:

VOLUNTEER Now

New Advocate Training Class: Session IV – VIRTUAL (Tuesday mornings via Zoom)

As with most volunteer opportunities working directly with children, we have an application and screening process. Please keep that in mind when choosing a class session.

At this time, CASA Child Advocates is offering virtual, Zoom conference training for new Advocates.

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A TRAINING CLASS:

  1. The first step is submitting an application. APPLY ONLINE HERE.
  2. You will then be contacted to schedule a phone or video call interview.
  3. You will receive an email from the Training Manager with Zoom meeting login instructions before training begins.

STEPS 1 AND 2 ABOVE MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE TRAINING BEGINS.

For more information, please contact the Recruiting Manager (936-441-5437, ext. 209 or Shellie@CASASpeaks4Kids.com).

PLEASE NOTE:  Training is 30 hours (12 Zoom conference hours, 3 in-person classroom hours and 18 online hours) – you must take all classes in a session (plus the additional 3 hours of Court Observation before being sworn in.)

VIRTUAL TRAINING INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
  • Four-hour increments of training per day spread out over three weeks for a total of 12 hours of Zoom online training.
  • These classes will be done live and will not be recorded.
  • Pre-work must be completed before each class. Participants will still have to complete THREE hours of in person training (date TBD) before being sworn in.
  • Training dates are 5/11, 5/18, and 5/25 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Participants must attend ALL sessions.
NEW ADVOCATE TRAINEES WILL also NEED TO:
  • Complete the final 3 hours of training in person
  • Complete fingerprints and background checks
  • Complete Child Protective Services court observation
  • Be sworn in before the judge

APPLY

Applications and volunteer information may also be found HERE.  Training dates and times are subject to change.