Commitment to children, objectivity, tenacity and great communication skills are several of the key characteristics of great court appointed advocate volunteers. We'll teach you the rest in Advocacy University - Child Advocates' comprehensive volunteer training program that empowers individuals to become effective advocates.
Advocacy University is offered several times each year and provides an instruction-based, interactive forum for individuals who are interested in becoming a court appointed advocate volunteer.
*If you plan to become a court appointed advocate, you must attend an orientation session prior to attending Advocacy University.
January 2019 Schedule | |||
1/9 |
Introduction to Abuse and Neglect |
5:30 - 9 PM |
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Online |
Program Presentations |
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Online Training |
Online |
Communication and Cultural Diversity |
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Online Training |
1/15 |
Pre-Law |
5:30 - 9 PM |
Location TBD |
1/16 |
Sexual Abuse |
5:30 - 9 PM |
Children's Assessment Center |
1/17 |
Lab Exercise |
5:30 - 9:30 PM | Child Advocates |
Online |
Educational Advocacy |
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Online Training |
1/18, 1/22 or 1/23 | Volunteer Interviews** | Select Times | Child Advocates |
1/24 |
Volunteer Swear-in |
6 - 9 PM |
Child Advocates |
** Volunteers sign up for a one-hour interview on one of these dates |