Training Notification

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Thank you for choosing to serve as a volunteer for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.  Your application has been cleared for you to complete Volunteer Training/Orientation.  Your approval status as a volunteer is contingent upon completion of the training.  

Currently, new volunteer applicants needing to complete their initial training, are eligible to complete the TDCJ online volunteer training.   In addition in-person volunteer training sessions are now available as well.  

Please review the following information carefully:

  • Applicants must complete a training session within six (6) months of notification to train.
  • If you have not trained within this time frame, your volunteer application will be voided.

Additionally, the following helpful documents are also available. Volunteer Training Handbook

Your successful involvement as a volunteer is important to the TDCJ and we will work with you to make your experience a meaningful one.  Thank you again for your interest in the volunteer program.  Please feel free to contact this office should you have questions or need assistance.

Sincerely,

Lisa Langley
Director of Volunteer Services
Rehabilitation Programs Division