Offender Centered Activities | Support Staff Centered Activities
Benefits of Volunteering

The Judges of the Baton Rouge City Court are aware and very concerned about the problems that plague the citizens of the Baton Rouge community due to the existing crime problem. Criminal conduct seems to be on the rise, and law enforcement agencies are finding it more and more difficult to effectively control this situation. It is our belief that citizens in the community can help.

As a means of involving citizens to help, we have implemented a Volunteerism Program. By utilizing the services and skills of volunteers to work with the City Court staff, it is our goal to enhance the delivery of services currently in place.

If you would like to know more about this program and might be interested in participating with us. You may apply for the Volunteers in Court Program by printing this form and returning it to:

Pamela R. Ginn, Director
Court Services Division/Baton Rouge City Court
P.O. Box 3438, Baton Rouge, LA 70821

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Volunteers Are Needed In City Court Activities

Offender Centered Activities

Tutoring
Serving as interpreters
Administering tests
Assisting with intake process
Supporting offenders to fulfill conditions of probation
Reminding offenders by telephone, of school dates, AA meetings, etc.
Assisting offenders in utilizing services in the community

Support Staff Centered Activities

Clerical activities (typing pre-sentence investigation reports, letters)
Answering the telephone
Preparing intake packets, DWI files
Helping at reception desk
Filing

Benefits of Volunteering

Personal satisfaction of helping people in need
Opportunity for caring
Being able to perform a service to others
Invaluable friendships
Understanding the process of aging
Brightening another person’s day
Achieving new skills
Gaining knowledge and wisdom
Learning to appreciate one’s own blessings
Improving communications skills
Learning to have more patience
Learning the meaning of courage