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.
Information Session Dates for Spring 2023 Spring Pre-Service Training:
November 17, 2022 12 - 1 PM (virtual)
November 29, 2022 5:30 - 6:30 PM (at the VFC Office)
December 14, 2022 12 - 1 PM (virtual)
January 5, 2023 12 - 1 PM (virtual)
January 12, 2023 5:30 - 6:30 PM (virtual)
January 17, 2023 12 - 1 PM (virtual)
Sign up for an Information Session to learn more about becoming an advocate with Voices for Children.
Training Sessions
Voices for Children offers multiple pre-service training courses with both daytime and evening sessions available throughout the year.
The Volunteer Application submission deadline for the Spring 2023 Pre-service training is January 17, 2023.
Spring 2023 Pre-Training - Voices for Children Office
January 30th
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Session 1
The CASA/GAL Volunteer Role
February 2nd
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Session 2
The Well-Being of the Child
February 6th
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Session 3
Trauma, Resilience & Communication Skills
February 9th
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Session 4
Mental Health, Poverty & Confidentiality
February 13th
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Session 5
Substance Abuse, Diversity & Disproportionality
February 16th
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Session 6
Domestic Violence, Bias & Cultural Competency
February 20th
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Session 7
Educational Advocacy, Older Youth & LGBTQ Youth
February 23rd
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Session 8
Moving Forward as an Advocate