Participating Court Navigators
In General
Resources
Schedule Volunteer Service
Submit a Testimonial
In General
Thank you for your volunteer service and for your commitment to serving the many unrepresented litigants in need of assistance. If you wish to schedule your volunteer service, prepare for your volunteer experience or submit a testimonial, you may do so from this page.
If you need additional information, feel free to send an email to: courtnavigator@nycourts.gov
Resources
To prepare for your volunteer service and learn what to expect in the Civil Court or the Housing Court, you are encouraged to learn more about the Housing Court's Resolution Part and watch a video about what happens there. Visit the Civil Court's General Information webpage for further information.
You can also visit the links on the website’s Representing Yourself page to learn about the resources available to unrepresented litigants.
Remember, as a Court Navigator, you are not permitted to give legal advice or become involved in any negotiations or settlement conferences.
Schedule Volunteer Service
Court Navigators commit to volunteer a minimum of fifty hours within three months of training. Although volunteer hours are flexible, court is typically the busiest between 9:15 am and 1:00 pm each day. To schedule volunteer service, contact courtnavigator@nycourts.gov and provide the dates and hours that you are available.
Submit a Testimonial
If you would like to post a testimonial about your experience as a Court Navigator please send an email to courtnavigator@nycourts.gov