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10 people are interested
Make a Difference in a Child's Life
ORGANIZATION: Guardian ad Litem
Please visit the new page to apply.
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10 people are interested
Provide a powerful voice on behalf of Florida's abused and neglected children.
About
The volunteer, working with a professional staff of attorneys and case coordinators, advocates for the best interest and needs of the abused or neglected child before the court, as well as within the social service agencies. The GAL follows the child's progress throughout the duration of the case, monitoring the child's safety, well being and welfare, and advocating for returning the child to a safe and loving home, or advocating for a permanent adoptive home. You are well trained and have a strong support team
Requirements & Commitment
Driver's License Needed
Background Check
Must be at least 21
Training
Time commitment of 10-15 hours per month
For more information visit GuardianadLitem.org
More opportunities with Guardian ad Litem
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Guardian ad Litem
Location:
110 N. Magnolia Ave., Ocala, FL 34475, US
Mission Statement
Make a difference in the life of an abused child, become a Guardian ad Litem Volunteer; as a child advocate, you will experience the rewards of helping our community's most vulnerable children. Stand up and speak for a child who has been abused, neglected and abandoned. For more information contact Amarilys Ortega, Recruiter/Training Guardian ad Litem Program at 352-343-2736 or email amarilys.ortega@gal.fl.gov. Please watch our video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Feieuu4EBo8&feature=relmfu and Visit our websites at www.guardianadlitem.org and http://www.voicesofcentralfl.com/guardian-ad-litem
Description
A Guardian ad Litem volunteer appointed by the count is an advocate for a child. The volunteer works as part of a team with a volunteer supervisor and program attorney. He/she becomes familiar with the child and the child's case and makes recommendations to the count to help ensure a safe, careing, stable and permanent environment for each child. You can be that person that makes a difference in a child's life.
You can volunteer in almost any county in the state of Florida!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
204 West Main StreetInverness, FL 34450
DATE POSTED
February 6, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Case Work / Management
- Child Development
- Child Welfare
- Special Needs
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 10-15 hours per month