TDCJ Training Information

OUTSIDE SUPPORT TEAM MEMBERS DO NOT NEED TRAINING

Call TDCJ Volunteer Services to see if you need training: 936-437-3027

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is enforcing training they will only allow Certified Volunteers into the Unit. First time volunteers are exempt from this requirement.

There are 3 Catagories to training.

1. Online Registration

2. Manual Registration

3. Retraining (Only if you have already been Trained previously)

1. Online Registration

You can apply on line at the below link , make sure below item 15 You check Chaplaincy and type in Faith Identification. Make sure you answer all questions.

https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/documents/Volunteer_Application_English.pdf

Note: Fill out application completely , or they will return it , if it doesnt apply fill the blank in with a NA

You will receive a letter back from them within 4 to 5 weeks with a list of locations to take training , times and locations are listed . Pick the most convenient location for you , Show up with your letter that you recieved from the state, This is about a 4 hour training session it is free to you at no cost and is good for 2 years. As long as you are active within a year.

The training is very professional and it prepares you on logistics prior to entering the prison and informs you of the dos and don’ts I truly enjoyed my training session. After you do this you will be placed on the TDCJ database as a Trained Certified volunteer for TDCJ and you are good for 2 full years, as long as you stay active with in 1 year,after the 2 years is over a refresher course is needed but normally is easier to apply and our Walls team usually tries to make accommodations for the team members.

2. Manual Registration

If you prefer to fill out a TDCJ application and manually fill it out , go to the below link below and print out the application. Again making sure you fill it out completly. On the first page close to the bottom of the page you will see a section called.

You will recieve a letter in 4 to 5 weeks with a list of locations to take training , times and locations are listed . Pick the most convenient location for you , Show up with your letter that you recieved from the state, This is about a 4 hour training session it is free to you at no cost and is good for 2 years, as long as you are active within a year.

https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/documents/Volunteer_Application_English.pdf

Please Use This Section to Indicate Program Area(s) of Interest for Volunteer Service.

Make sure:you Check Chaplaincy Box and list your faith denomination: