Volunteer Events Calendar
Explore our calendar for professional development and networking opportunities.
Upcoming Events
2/25
Civil Protection Order All Day Training
February 25 | 9:00 am-2:30 pm
Join Volunteer Legal Advocates and learn to help survivors of domestic violence secure immediate safety. Volunteer attorneys will learn about the legal process, effective courtroom advocacy, and how to provide trauma-informed representation for survivors in crisis. In this training, participants will: Gain practical tools for trauma-informed representation Explore the basic dynamics of domestic violence Learn ...
3/3
Family Law All Day Training
March 3 | 9:00 am-2:30 pm
Join Volunteer Legal Advocates to learn how to help domestic violence survivors and their children find long-term safety and stability through a permanent custody and/or divorce order. In this training, participants will: Explore the basic dynamics of domestic violence Learn the legal framework for child custody and divorce in the District of Columbia Gain practical ...
3/18
Child Advocacy All Day Training
March 18 | 9:00 am-2:30 pm
Join Volunteer Legal Advocates for a full-day workshop designed for volunteer attorneys interested in becoming Guardians ad litem (GALs) in our Child Advocacy Program. In this training, participants will: Gain practical legal knowledge and skills to advocate for vulnerable children in court Learn how to represent children’s best interests in cases of abuse, neglect, and ...
5/7
Volunteer Legal Advocates Annual Benefit
May 7 | 6:30 pm
Be part of an inspiring evening to advance justice for survivors and children.