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Guardian ad Litem Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: NC Guardian ad Litem
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Serve as a court-appointed advocate for abused and neglected children who come to the attention of the Wake County juvenile court system. Abuse and neglect cases often result in children (birth to age 18) being placed in foster care. Judges depend on testimony and reports from interested parties to inform their decisions about how to protect each child from further harm and meet their needs.
This is a hands on volunteer opportinuty with the children in foster care, advocating for their best interest. There is a 30 hour training to take prior to becoming sworn in by the court.
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About NC Guardian ad Litem
Location:
316 Fayettville St, Raleigh, NC 27609, US
Mission Statement
A NC Guardian ad Litem (GAL) child advocate is a trained community volunteer who is recruited, screened, trained, and appointed, along with a GAL attorney, to investigate and determine the needs of abused and neglected children petitions into the court system by the Department of Social Services. Their role is mandated by NC General Statute 7B-601. The NC GAL program exists in every county throughout the state, and we serve more than 17,800 children a year.
Description
Abuse and neglect cases often result in children being placed in foster care. Judges depend on testimony and reports from interested parties to inform their decisions about how to protect each child from further harm and meet their needs.
The Guardian ad Litem makes sure that the child is not forgotten by serving as the child's voice in court and advocating on behalf of the child for a safe, permanent home and for services the child might need. Volunteers who serve as Guardians ad Litem are a diverse group of people from various educational, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Children & Youth,
Justice & Legal
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Raleigh, NC 27609
DATE POSTED
October 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Child Welfare
- Crisis Intervention
- Legal (General)
- Case Work / Management
- Child Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Approximately 8 hours per month
- -A sincere concern for the well-being of children -A commitment to advocate for a child until a safe and permanent home is established. -The ability to be non-judgmental -The ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds