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ORGANIZATION: Catawba Valley Guardian ad Litem Assoc

  • 39 people are interested
Can You Help?
Guardian ad Litem-A Child's Advocate in Court

Do you have a love for children? Are you willing to give 4-5 hours per month to make a difference in a child's life? Do you live in Burke, Caldwell or Catawba counties? If the answer is yes, please consider becoming a Guardian ad Litem for an abused or neglected child. GAL's attend a free 30-hour training and are sworn in by a district court Judge. Requirements include visiting the child monthly and preparing a report for the Judge describing the child's needs. To fill out an application online visit www.volunteerforgal.org.

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About Catawba Valley Guardian ad Litem Assoc

Location:

PO Box 294, Denver, NC 28037, US

Mission Statement

The mission of the Catawba Valley Guardian ad Litem Association is to educate the public about the desperate need for trained volunteers to advocate for abused & neglected children in the courts, and to raise money for the children we represent to provide for needs not currently met by State funding.

Description

The CVGALA currently operates in a 3 county area of NC including Burke, Caldwell and Catawba Counties. We assist the NC Guardian ad Litem program in Judicial District 25 by recruiting new volunteers, assisting with training, and providing continuing education to current volunteers. A Children's Assistance Fund has been established and funds are being raised to assist the children we advocate for in our District.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Children & Youth
Justice & Legal
Advocacy & Human Rights, Children & Youth, Justice & Legal

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1097 S Brady AvenueNewton, NC 28658

(35.646973,-81.22288)
 

SKILLS

  • Child Welfare
  • People Skills
  • Youth Services
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 4-5 hours per month
  • Submit application to www.volunterforgal.org

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