Make a Difference in a Child's Life
ORGANIZATION: Guardian ad Litem
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We need volunteers to give 10-15 hours per month to advocate for a child who has been abused or neglected. No experience is necessary. We will offer you all the training you need.
Right now, in Marion, Lake, Citrus , Sumter and Hernando counties nearly 1,600 children are involved with the child welfare and judicial systems. Most of these children are younger than eight years of age. Due to their circumstances, they’re living with relatives or in foster care.
The Guardian ad Litem Program is a state and county funded organization that relies on trained volunteers to help these children cope with their difficult and challenging situations. Under the supervision of a human services professional and attorney, the volunteer advocates for the child’s best interests in court. They assist their child through the ups and downs of the process and see that no one forgets that behind that case number is a child who longs for a stable home life.
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
20 N. Main St.Brooksville, FL 34475
DATE POSTED
April 20, 2015
SKILLS
- General Education
- Mentoring
- Case Work / Management
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 10-15 hours per month
- reliable transportation; willingness to travel 1/2 hour to visit children