Making it Happen The first step in becoming an advocate volunteer is to complete our application and submit it to our office. Next, we'll schedule an interview — an opportunity for you to ask questions and for us to get to know you better. After that, we'll contact references and perform standard background checks (the same used for teachers and childcare workers). Once this is completed, you're ready for training. At the conclusion of training, you'll be sworn in by our Family Court judges and then we'll assign you a case. To start, read and complete the following: Application Position Description Frequently Asked Questions Once completed, email to richard@casaulster.org or mail to: Court Appointed Special Advocates 209 Clinton Avenue Kingston, NY 12401 If you have any questions or if you would for us to send the application, position description and frequently asked questions to you, call us at 845.339.7543.