steps to becoming an advocate
- Attend an Information Session
- Fill out an Application
- Complete the Interview Process
- If selected, attend ALL Volunteer Training Classes, Court Observation and Swearing In
fill out Application
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER TRAINING CLASSES
prospective volunteers must attend all dates listed for the training class in order to serve as an advocate.
January 2026 Training
DATE
|
LOCATION
|
TIME
|
| Monday, January 12th |
IN-PERSON – CASA Office |
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday, January 14th |
IN-PERSON – CASA Office |
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday, January 20th |
IN-PERSON – CASA Office |
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday, January 21st |
IN-PERSON – CASA Office |
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Monday, January 26th |
IN-PERSON – CASA Office |
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday, January 28th |
IN-PERSON – CASA Office |
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Monday, February 2nd |
IN-PERSON – CASA Office |
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday, February 4th |
IN-PERSON – CASA Office |
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Thursday, February 5th |
IN-PERSON – Galveston Court House |
9am-1pm |
March Madness training
DATE
|
LOCATION
|
TIME
|
| Monday, March 2nd |
Zoom |
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Asynchronous |
Virtual – Online |
N/A |
| Monday, March 9th |
Zoom |
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Asynchronous |
Virtual – Online |
N/A |
| Monday, March 16th |
Zoom |
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Asynchronous |
Virtual – Online |
N/A |
| Monday, March 23rd |
Zoom |
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday, March 25th |
Zoom |
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Thursday, March 26th |
IN-PERSON – Galveston Court House |
9:00 am – 1:00 pm |
May Mini Series Training
DATE
|
LOCATION
|
TIME
|
| Monday, May 4th |
IN-PERSON – CASA Office |
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday, May 6th |
IN-PERSON – CASA Office |
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Monday, May 11th |
IN-PERSON – CASA Office |
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Asynchronous |
Virtual – Online |
N/A |
| Wednesday, May 13th |
IN-PERSON – CASA Office |
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Asynchronous |
Virtual – Online |
N/A |
| Asynchronous |
Virtual – Online |
N/A |
| Monday, May 18th |
IN-PERSON – CASA Office |
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Thursday, May 21st |
IN-PERSON – Galveston Court House |
9:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Summer Camp 2026 Training
DATE
|
LOCATION
|
TIME
|
| Monday, June 15th |
IN-PERSON – CASA Office |
8:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Tuesday, June 16th |
IN-PERSON – CASA Office |
8:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Wednesday, June 17th |
IN-PERSON – CASA Office |
8:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Asynchronous |
Virtual – Online |
N/A |
| Monday, June 22nd |
IN-PERSON – CASA Office |
8:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Asynchronous |
Virtual – Online |
N/A |
| Asynchronous |
Virtual – Online |
N/A |
| Wednesday, June 24th |
IN-PERSON – CASA Office |
8:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Thursday, June 25th |
IN-PERSON – Galveston Court House |
9:00 am – 1:00 pm |
*In-person trainings will be held at the CASA Office.
*Asynchronous Online Trainings will be self-paced via CASA College’s Online Platform.
