Volunteer Training Schedule

During the pandemic year of 2020, we conducted the required new and refresher volunteer training with the hopes of being able to resume volunteer services in IDOC facilities but regrettably was not able to do so.

However, 2021 is here and we are scheduling the training in-person rather than via Zoom in preparation for the resumption of volunteer services as soon as possible.

Training sessions will be added throughout the rest of this year to provide ample opportunity for volunteers to meet the policy requirement for new and annual refresher training in 2021. 

Requirements

• New volunteers are required to complete the  New Volunteer Training prior to volunteering on a regular basis.
• Returning volunteers are required to complete the Annual Refresher Training each calendar year.
• Volunteers must stay for the entire training for the training requirement to be met.
• Remember, the training is required each calendar year. So, if you attended training in 2020, you need to complete another Annual Refresher Training in 2021 by December 31, 2021. 
• New Volunteers: Once you complete the volunteer training, contact the facility VRC to schedule your facility orientation. 

2021 Volunteer Training Dates - You may attend any session in any location that is most convenient for you.

(New volunteers must attend the entire time period. Volunteers attending for the annual refresher will be dismissed after completing the first section)