Steps to Becoming a Volunteer

 

Qualifications

  • Be able to pass a criminal background check
  • 18 years old or older
  • A sincere concern for the well being of children
  • Completed application
  • Have the ability to relate respectfully to children, families, service providers and the Court
  • You must be objective and non judgmental

Mailing Address

 

Guardian ad Litem Program

625 Court St.

Jacksonville, NC 28540
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The Application and Process:

  • The "soon to be volunteer" must complete a North Carolina GAL application which contains their name, address, current employment information, educational background, driver's license number, automobile insurance information, reasons for wanting to become a volunteer, criminal history, personal experiences in human services, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references who are not relatives.
  • The applicant must provide the program with three positive written references, one of which will be contacted by phone.
  • They will then participate in a personal screening interview with a District staff member responsible for supervising volunteers.
  • Their criminal record is then checked by the program.

Once you go through 25-30 hrs of free training, you are then sworn in by a District Court Judge. After this you are given your first case.

 

View Job Description

 

View Video about the Guardian ad Litem Program

Be a Voice

 

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

To complete the Volunteer Application follow the instructions below.

Download a printable version by clicking on the "DOWNLOAD" Sign below.

To Download a Copy of the Volunteer Application you will need

Adobe Acrobat Reader.  If you don't already have it on your computer, you can download it here by clicking on the icon below.

 

If you already have Adobe Acrobat Reader, Right Click on "DOWNLOAD" , then click on "Save Target As", choose where you wish to save the file (the desktop is a good place), click "OK" and it will begin downloading.

We will be more than happy to mail you a copy of the application as well as additional information.  To request an application or more information call the numbers below or send an email.  Thank you for your interest in advocating for children.

 

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Call: (910) 346-5335 in Onslow & Jones Counties

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Call: (910) 296-2307 in Duplin & Sampson Counties

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Email: cynthia.cunio@nccourts.org