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.
August 2020 Schedule
7/29 | Introduction to Abuse and Neglect | 5:30 – 9 PM | Online Training via Zoom |
Online | Program Presentations | Online Training | |
Online | Communication | Online Training | |
8/4 | Substance Abuse & Cultural Competence | 5:30 – 9 PM | Online Training via Zoom |
8/5 | Sexual Abuse | 5:30 – 9 PM | Online Training |
8/6 | Lab Exercise | 5:30 – 9:30 PM | Online Training via Zoom |
Online | Educational Advocacy | Online Training | |
8/7, 8/10 or 8/11 | Volunteer Interviews** | Selected times | Online Interviews |
8/13 | Pre-Law | 6 - 9 PM | Online Training via Zoom |
*Volunteers sign up for a one-hour interview on one of these dates