Thursday, March 19, 2026

Volunteer advocates needed for Guardian ad Litem

Volunteers take the Guardian ad Litem oath. Pictured, from left, are Charles Blanton, Cathrine Skipper, Susan Keelin, Kari Papagikos, Bri Woody and Sue Jameson. (Courtesy photo)

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — A program that trains, recruits and oversees volunteers that work with children is in need of advocates.

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The advocates help abused, neglected, and dependent children in the juvenile system find a safe, permanent home. They work with an attorney to form a plan for children in need. Last year, with community help, the program advocated for more than 400 children, according to a press release. 

Guardian ad Litem Program in New Hanover and Pender counties — a division of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts — is accepting applications from interested community partners.  

The New Hanover and Pender County GAL Program is part of the North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts, which recruits, trains, and supervises volunteer advocates in every county across the state.

The North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program thrives on volunteerism; interested parties can contact 910-343-5360 or learn more here.


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Shea Carver
Shea Carver
Shea Carver is the editor in chief at Port City Daily. A UNCW alumna, Shea worked in the print media business in Wilmington for 22 years before joining the PCD team in October 2020. She specializes in arts coverage — music, film, literature, theatre — the dining scene, and can often be tapped on where to go, what to do and who to see in Wilmington. When she isn’t hanging with her pup, Shadow Wolf, tending the garden or spinning vinyl, she’s attending concerts and live theater.

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