Teen Court seeks adult and youth volunteers

Teen Court volunteers can help make a difference in the lives of young people. Youth volunteers can get a head jump start on legal and criminal justice careers. Adult volunteers have the opportunity to become a mentor. 

Youth volunteers can serve as a Bailiff, Court Clerk, Defense or Prosecuting Attorney and Juror. You can volunteer for four, eight or 12 months.

Adult volunteers can serve as a Judge, Youth Attorney Trainer, Jury/Courtroom Monitor, Workshop Facilitator or Tutor and Attorney Committee Member.

Adult volunteers are asked to volunteer at least four times per year.

Program benefits:

• Reduces recidivism to less than 3 percent
• Offers relief to the local justice system
• Develops responsible and knowledgeable civically-engaged citizens
• Provides ongoing learning and growth opportunities which impact all residents
• Encourages collaboration partnerships between youth and the local police department

Miami-Dade County Teen Court locations:

• Hialeah City Hall
• Miami Gardens City Hall
• North Dade Justice Center
• Richard Gerstein Justice Building
• South Dade Government Center

For more information, call 305-622-2592 or email [email protected]