Harnett County, N.C. – Could you be the voice for an abused and neglected child? In North Carolina there are 2,200 children in need of someone to speak out for them. Join us and volunteer with the North Carolina Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program! We train you to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court. The Harnett County GAL Program is part of the North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the North Carolina Judicial Branch, which recruits, trains, and supervises volunteer advocates in every county across the state to represent and promote the best interests of abused, neglected, and dependent children in the state court system. Volunteer advocates work with an attorney to form a plan that ensures these children are placed in a safe, permanent home. Currently our district has 96 children without a GAL advocate! Volunteers find the work challenging yet extremely rewarding. “Knowing that becoming a positive part of a child’s life during a time of instability, uncertainty and sometimes unhappiness and investing my efforts into getting them to a safe and permanent home sooner, makes me feel like I can give back for all the blessings I receive. You really can make a difference for these children.”- District 11 GAL Volunteer. page ”I have been a volunteer with District 11, Johnston County for the past 2 ½ years. My children grew up and didn’t need me as much and I felt lost. I knew that somewhere out there, there were children that did. I searched and found the Guardian Ad Litem program. These children need love and stability and someone to be their voice. I am truly blessed to be that person for the children I serve.”-District 11 GAL Volunteer. The North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program thrives on volunteerism, and its vital work is only made possible by dedicated volunteers who are committed to the cause of keeping children safe from future harm. We have 2 free Summer Session Trainings coming up, beginning on June 15th and August 17th. It is a 30 hour hybrid training class with part of the training in the classroom and online. If you have an interest in becoming the voice for a child. Contact us 1-800-982-4041 or 910-814-4691. Visit us online at www.volunteerforgal.org or go to facebook. com/ncGuardianAdLitem. 32
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