CASA Volunteer Training
Every new CASA volunteer completes a thorough, 30-hour training before they begin advocating for abused and neglected children.
CASA of Lexington’s trainings use the newest curriculum available from the National CASA Association, taught by our own Volunteer Managers — the same people who will be providing you support once you take your first case.
If you’d like to complete our training and become a CASA volunteer, the first step is to fill out our online application. In order to claim a seat in an upcoming training, you must fill out our application and complete an initial interview (we will also begin processing your background checks).
Even if our current training dates and times don’t work for you, you can still complete an application and initial interview so you’ll be ready to sign up when new training dates and/or times are announced. You can also get on the email list to be notified of new trainings by emailing info@casaoflexington.org.
Upcoming Volunteer Training Schedule
Garrard/Lincoln Summer Volunteer Training
June 4 - July 9
An in-person training class primarily for volunteers interested in serving in Garrard and Lincoln counties will be held in Lancaster. If you are interested in taking this training, the first step is to fill out an application. Once you have applied, we will send you background check information and schedule an initial interview. At your initial interview, you will be given a seat in the training.
Toward the end of training, court observations and final interviews will be scheduled individually. If you have to miss one training session, you can make it up hour-for-hour at a different time. Active volunteers are also welcome to attend any individual trainings to earn continuing education credits - please email jlamb@casaoflexington.org if you would like to do this. A swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. July 30.
Summer Volunteer Training
June 24 - 28
CASA of Lexington’s Summer Training Class will be in-person at the CASA of Lexington office, 3245 Loch Ness Dr. in Lexington. This training has a condensed schedule, which fits all classes into a single week. If you are interested in taking this training, the first step is to fill out an application. Once you have applied, we will send you background check information and schedule an initial interview. At your initial interview, you will be given a seat in the training.
Toward the end of training, court observations and final interviews will be scheduled individually. If you have to miss one training session, you can make it up hour for hour at a different time. Active volunteers are also welcome to attend any individual trainings to earn continuing education credits.
Fall Volunteer Training
Sept. 3 - Nov. 7
CASA of Lexington’s Fall Training Class will be in-person at the CASA of Lexington office, 3245 Loch Ness Dr. in Lexington. If you are interested in taking this training, the first step is to fill out an application. Once you have applied, we will send you background check information and schedule an initial interview. At your initial interview, you will be given a seat in the training.
Current Training Classes
These training classes have already started, but if you are enrolled in the training, you can see the remaining training dates here. Individual training classes are also open to current volunteers who want to retake a class as a refresher. Please email us in advance to let us know if you want to retake a class.
Spring Volunteer Training
April 4 - June 6
Click this button to email CASA of Lexington Director of Communications Ben Kleppinger with any questions or to get more information, or call the office at (859) 246-4313.