If you are interested in going into a worship service with HOPE Prison Ministries, the first step is to become a TDCJ Approved Volunteer.  Training may be completed online or in person.

Online application: https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/php/prod/volunteer_app/

After completing the application above, preferably immediately after, you are encouraged to complete the online training:

Online Training Login: https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/php/prod/volunteer_training/index.php?login

If you prefer, here is the in-person Training Schedule Link:

https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/documents/rpd/RPD_volunteer_training_schedule.pdf

After you complete the process, check your status here: https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/php/prod/volunteer_status/