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.
October 2019 Schedule - Daytime Track
10/2 | Introduction to Abuse and Neglect | 9 AM - 1 PM | Child Advocates |
Online | Program | Online Training | |
Online | Communication | Online Training | |
10/8 | Pre-Law | 5:30 PM - 9 PM | Location TBD |
10/9 | Sexual Abuse | 5:30 PM - 9 PM | Children's Assessment Center |
10/10 | Lab Exercise | 9 AM– 1 PM | Child Advocates |
Online | Educational Advocacy | Online Training | |
10/11, 10/14 or 10/15 | Volunteer Interviews* *Volunteers sign up for a one-hour interview on one of these dates |
Select Times | Child Advocates |
10/17 | Volunteer Swear-in | 6 PM – 9 PM | Child Advocates |
October 2019 Schedule - Evening Track
10/2 | Introduction to Abuse and Neglect | 5:30 PM - 9 PM | Child Advocates |
Online | Program | Online Training | |
Online | Communication | Online Training | |
10/8 | Pre-Law | 5:30 PM - 9 PM | Location TBD |
10/9 | Sexual Abuse | 5:30 PM - 9 PM | Children's Assessment Center |
10/10 |
Lab Exercise | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Child Advocates |
Online | Educational Advocacy | Online Training | |
10/11, 10/14 or 10/15 | Volunteer Interviews* *Volunteers sign up for a one-hour interview on one of these dates |
Select Times | Child Advocates |
10/17 | Volunteer Swear-in | 6 PM – 9 PM | Child Advocates |