

INFORMATION SESSIONS
& TRAINING
Information sessions and training are essential to becoming a CASA Volunteer.
Information Sessions
Information sessions are an hour long and provide insight into the CASA Volunteer commitment. You will be able to ask Voices for Children staff any questions you have about training and the volunteer experience.
Attendance at an information session is required to become a CASA Volunteer.
Sign up for an Information Session to learn more about becoming an advocate with Voices for Children.
Information Sessions:
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Wednesday, March 29th, 12 pm - 1 pm (Zoom)
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Wednesday, March 29th, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (In Person)
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Thursday, April 6th, 12 pm - 1 pm (Zoom)
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Mon, April 17th, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (In Person)
Training Sessions
Voices for Children offers multiple pre-service training courses with both daytime and evening sessions available throughout the year.
Fall 2023 Pre-Training - Voices for Children Office
September 25th
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Session 1
The CASA/GAL Volunteer Role
September 28th
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Session 2
The Well-Being of the Child
October 2nd
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Session 3
Trauma, Resilience & Communication Skills
October 5th
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Session 4
Mental Health, Poverty & Confidentiality
October 7th
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CASA Training Lab (Optional)
Brief Recap, Self-Care / Trauma-Informed Strategies, and More!
October 9th
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Session 5
Substance Abuse, Diversity & Disproportionality
October 12th
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Session 6
Domestic Violence, Bias & Cultural Competency
October 16th
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Session 7
Educational Advocacy, Older Youth & LGBTQ Youth
October 19th
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Session 8
Moving Forward as an Advocate