Guardians ad Litem Volunteers Services - Minnesota Guardian Ad Litem Board
25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Suite G-27, Saint Paul, MN 55155
Eligibility
Individuals who wish to volunteer as a Guardian ad Litem in Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, and Watonwan counties
Required documents
Application/registration form
background check
photo ID
proof of residency
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(651)215-9467
Voice
Application process
Prospective volunteers must complete an application, interview, and screening process, including a background check. Selected volunteers must complete approximately 40 hours of Guardian ad Litem training provided through the Minnesota Judicial Branch. After certification, volunteers are assigned cases as needed and are expected to commit to ongoing service, with caseloads and time commitments varying by judicial district.
Service area
Blue Earth County, MN
Brown County, MN
Cottonwood County, MN
Faribault County, MN
Jackson County, MN
Lincoln County, MN
Lyon County, MN
Martin County, MN
Murray County, MN
Nicollet County, MN
Nobles County, MN
Pipestone County, MN
Redwood County, MN
Rock County, MN
Watonwan County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Offers a court-appointed advocate who investigates a child's circumstances and makes recommendations to the court regarding the child's best interests. Commonly appointed in cases involving child abuse or neglect, domestic or family violence, and contested custody or divorce proceedings.
Last Assured
05/21/2026
Providing organization
Minnesota Guardian Ad Litem Board
A state-run program under the Minnesota Judicial Branch that assigns independent guardians ad litem to investigate cases and make recommendations to the court about what is safest and best for the child.