Volunteer Training
Interested in becoming a volunteer?
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Potential volunteer advocates must be interviewed, and pass a criminal background check prior to beginning advocate training. Information and training sessions are held at the Muskogee CASA office and other locations.
To receive an application and information packet please call or email
CASA for Children 918-686-8199 or casaforchildren@sbcglobal.net
Volunteer Training
After being interviewed and screened, potential volunteer advocates attend 30 hours of classroom training, topics include Dynamics of Child Abuse and Neglect, Advocate Responsibilities, Family Violence, Cultural Competence, Permanency Planning, Accessing Services, and Court Proceedings. All classes must be completed before potential volunteers can graduate and be sworn in as CASA Advocates.
Training for Fall 2013
215 State Street, Bok-Severs Building—7th Floor
September 23, Monday--5 PM to 9 PM Facilitated by Kathryn, Susie, April
Chapter 1--Introducing the CASA Volunteer Role
Chapter 2--Introducing the Law, Child Protection & the Courts
September 24, Tuesday--5 PM to 9 PM Facilitated by Kathryn
Chapter 2--Introducing the Law, Child Protection & the Courts
**Guest Speaker (5:15 to 6:15) Justin Stout, Attorney at Law
Chapter 3--Exploring Cultural Awareness
September 26, Thursday—5 PM to 9 PM Facilitated by Susie
Chapter 4--Understanding Families, Part 1
Chapter 5--Understanding Families, Part 2
Guest Speaker (5:15 to 6:15) Nancy Hurley, Drug & Alcohol Counselor
Guest Speaker (6:15 to 7:15) Frankie Dunback, WISH, Shelter Director
September 30, Monday--5 PM to 9 PM Facilitated by Kathryn
Chapter 6--Understanding Children
Guest Speaker Tonya James, Child Development Specialist, Muskogee County Health Department
October 1, Tuesday—5 PM to 9PM Facilitated by Susie
**Volunteer Panel at 6:00**
Chapter 7--Communicating as a CASA Volunteer
Chapter 8--Practicing the CASA Volunteer Role: Gathering Information
October 3, Thursday--5 PM to 9 PM Facilitated by April
Chapter 9--Practicing the CASA Volunteer Role: Reporting & Monitoring
Chapter 10--Pulling it all Together
Certification –To be announced.
5 PM in Muskogee County Courthouse
Courtroom Procedures Judge Alford
**Volunteers must also complete 3 hours of courtroom observation**
Muskogee County Wagoner County
Judge Thomas Alford Judge Darrell Shepherd
Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM Tuesday Afternoons at 1:30 PM
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