NC Guardian ad Litem District 4

06/09/2026

High fives all around for our awesome North Carolina Guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteers! Serving abused and neglected children by advocating for their best interests in court, GAL volunteers are adults who come from diverse communities, cultures, and life/work experiences. Be a voice for children in our community and check out details here: https://www.nccourts.gov/programs/guardian-ad-litem/volunteer-for-gal

05/27/2026

🥤 Don’t be SLUSHY about making a difference! 🥤

This National Slushy Day, we’re reminding everyone that children in our community need someone cool in their corner 💙

Volunteer with GAL and help “ice out” uncertainty by being a voice for a child in need. It only takes one caring adult to make life a little sweeter. 🍧✨

Ready to chill with a purpose? Join our GAL volunteer team today!

05/25/2026

05/18/2026

Thank you to our GAL volunteers who sit in the dark places with children, families and foster parents. This is hard work.

05/15/2026

A child needs you in Carteret, Craven, or Pamlico counties. To learn more visit www.volunteerforgal.org or 📞 us at 252-639-3232.

Here’s a snip it of what a child advocate does. We need new voices in Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties. Volunteerforgal.org.

05/14/2026

Every child deserves someone to speak up for their best interests. 💙

A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Advocate is more than a volunteer — they are a voice for children experiencing abuse and neglect, helping ensure their needs are heard in court and throughout their journey.

By advocating for a child, you can make a lasting impact and help change the course of their future.

Do you have what it takes to be a voice for a child in need?

Learn more or become a volunteer today:
volunteerforgal.org

05/11/2026

Are you part of an organization big or small? We would love to join you and share about the impact of Guardian ad Litem and how others can join.

If you are part of a community group, book club, religious organization, or professional setting that is interested in making a difference in the lives of children in foster care, reach out to our office and we will find a time to share how you can get involved.

📧[email protected]

Carteret County GAL Office:
📞252-504-4525
Craven/Pamlico County GAL Office:
📞252-639-3232

05/06/2026

Ever wondered what a GAL Child Advocate does?

The GAL volunteer’s primary responsibilities include:
Investigating the circumstances and available resources surrounding the child to meet the child’s needs

Visiting the child regularly and gathering information about them through consistent contact

Collaborating with other participants in the case

Recommending what’s best for child by writing court reports and testimony

Monitoring the case

Keeping all information confidential

The main qualification for becoming a GAL is to have a sincere concern for the well-being of children. There are no formal education or professional experience requirements.

If you want to learn more, visit volunteerforgal.org for more information or to apply !