Become a Guardian Ad Litem

Could you step in and speak up for a neglected or abused children court?

Could you spare a few hours a week to help build a child's future?

If you answered yes, you can become a Guardian ad Litem for one of these children and use your strong voice to make sure that the child's needs are at the forefront of every decision made in the case.

This year in North Carolina, an increasing number of children will need someone to give them a voice and see that their best interests are served.

Many volunteer Guardians ad Litem are employed full-time, but the flexibility of the Guardian ad Litem role makes it possible for them to find time to make a difference in the lives of children.

These children need the services of a volunteer advocate who is committed to seeing them through the court and child protective services system.

Guardian ad Litem Qualifications

ü sincere concern for the welfare of children.

ü continuing commitment to advocate for a child until a safe and permanent home is obtained

ü mature adult of sound character with good verbal and written communication skills.

ü objective, nonjudgmental and able to interact with people of various educational, economic and ethnic backgrounds

ü able to commit to at least four to six hours each month to work on a child’s case

How to Become a Guardian ad Litem

ü complete and submit a volunteer application

ü provide three personal and/or professional references

ü undergo a criminal record check.

ü complete a personal interview with a GAL staff member

ü complete 30 hours of required volunteer training, including court observation

ü take an oath of service before a district court judge

Call 919-792-5350 for more information.