Pre-Work: There will be approximately an hour of reading, videos and other Pre-Work prior to each of the 8 classes that you are expected to complete in order to fully participate in class.  

Courtroom Observation: 3 hours of courtroom observation are required. Until all Travis County CPS court hearings return to in-person format at the courthouse, you will be asked to complete this requirement by watching a series of 6 videos depicting various hearings.

Swearing-In Ceremony: Attend this celebratory ceremony to take your volunteer oath after completing training. Tentative dates are:

• Monday, December 12th, 6:30 pm
• Monday, February 13^th
• Thursday, April 20^th
• Wednesday, June 14^th
• Monday, August 14^th
• Thursday, October 19^th
• Thursday, December 14^th

Confirmed dates and locations will be included in your Swearing In invitation after you complete training.

Continuing Ed: You will be required to complete 12 hours of Continuing Education each year that you are an active volunteer. We offer a variety of trainings and activities to help volunteers complete this requirement.