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Volunteer opportunity description
What is a Court Navigator?
Court Navigators are trained volunteers who provide non-legal support to unrepresented litigants. Court Navigators gain real-world experience by interacting with judges and attorneys to address the needs of people who come to court without a lawyer.
If your goal is to help people in need, make new contacts, learn how to assist a person in court or develop professional skills -- the Court Navigator Program will set the stage!
How can a Court Navigator help?
Court Navigators can assist unrepresented litigants by:
· Explaining what to expect in the courtroom and the roles of court employees,
· Providing moral support,
· Finding and completing court forms,
· Finding an interpreter,
· Assisting with the Do-It-Yourself Form programs,
· Sharing information about available resources.
What can a Court Navigator expect?
· Volunteers must attend a four hour training seminar.
· Volunteers will receive a training manual and on-site orientation.
· Volunteers may be trained at their school or local courthouse.
· College students may use this opportunity to fulfill a community service requirement or receive academic credit.
· All participants will receive a Certificate of Recognition upon completing fifty (50) hours of service.
· Volunteers will have flexibility with their schedule.
Where can a Court Navigator volunteer?
· All five counties in New York City (Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond).
Requirements
All volunteers are required to attend a four hour training seminar. Topics include an overview of relevant legal principles, civil court operation and court navigator role/responsibilities.
The next training seminar will be held on January 10, 2020.
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