Volunteer

Volunteer

Take the first step to becoming a CASA advocate:

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New Advocate Training Class: Session I – In-Person (Tue)

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.

This is an IN-PERSON training for new Advocates. Training will be held at the CASA office in downtown Conroe (505 N. Main Street, Conroe, TX 77301)

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 an interview.
  3. You will receive an email from the Recruiting Manager and/or Training Manager with further 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 or Shellie@CASASpeaks4Kids.com).

PLEASE NOTE:  Training is about 35 hours (15 in-person classroom hours and 20 “homework” hours) – you must take all classes in a session (plus the additional 3 hours of Court Observation before being sworn in.)

TRAINING INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
  • Five-hour increments of training per day spread out over three weeks for a total of 15 hours of in-person 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 Court Observation before being sworn in.
  • Training dates are 1/17, 1/24, and 1/31 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Participants must attend ALL sessions.
NEW ADVOCATE TRAINEES WILL ALSO NEED TO:
  • Complete fingerprints and background checks
  • Complete Child Protective Services court observation
  • Be sworn in before the judge