Search
Government
Published 9/10/25 10:43AM
Guardian ad Litem - Be a child's advocate in court!
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Winston-Salem, NC
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
Flexible
Commitment Details:
Varies per case
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
35
Cause Areas:
Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Legal Assistance, Volunteering
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Ability to appear in court for hearings approximately every 90 days.
Description
How can you help a child in need? Guardians ad Litem are community members, who are trained as child advocates, who are then paired with an Attorney Advocate to represent the best interest of juveniles in abuse/neglect/dependency court. The Guardian ad Litem is appointed by a District Court Judge and will conduct an independent investigation as to what the child needs, and what their expressed wishes are, in order to inform the court and make recommendations as to what is in the child's best interest.
Location
On-site
175 N Chestnut Street Suite 4901, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, US
Please fill out this form
Discover Your Calling
Find opportunities to change the world with the latest social-impact job, internship, and volunteer listings. Plus, explore resources for taking action in your community.
Already a user? Log in