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12 people are interested
Volunteer Guardian ad Litem for Vulnerable Adults
ORGANIZATION: South Carolina Vulnerable Adult Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Program
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12 people are interested
We are looking for volunteer Guardians ad Litem to represent the best intersts of vulnerable adults in family court in South Carolina. We welcome volunteers from any background who are passionate about protecting the rights of vulnerable adults who have been abused, neglected, and exploited.
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About South Carolina Vulnerable Adult Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Program
Location:
All 46 Counties in SC, Main Office: 730 Devine Street Suite 111, Columbia, SC 29208, US
Mission Statement
The Mission of the South Carolina Vulnerable Adult Guardian ad Litem (SCVAGAL) Volunteer Program is to advocate for the best interests of abused, neglected and exploited vulnerable adults in cases brought before the South Carolina Family Courts by providing quality volunteer adult guardian ad litem (GAL) representation.
Description
South Carolina Vulnerable Adult Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Program (SCVAGAL) volunteers will receive training before performing their role as a guardian ad litem. We do trainings all over the state. After completing the training, the volunteers will be responsible for gathering information, interviewing the vulnerable adult and other involved parties and making recommendations to the court as to what is in the best interest of the vulnerable adult. The volunteers will be court appointed and will appear in court on behalf of the vulnerable adult.
In 2015 in South Carolina, there were over 4,904 reports received of vulnerable adults being abused, neglected or exploited. The South Carolina Vulnerable Adult Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Program (SCVAGAL) recruits volunteer guardians ad litem to act as unbiased representatives for vulnerable adults who are under Adult Protective Services custody in cases of abuse, neglect and exploitation.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
All counties in South CarolinaColumbia and all cities in South Carolina, SC 29201
DATE POSTED
May 8, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Case Work / Management
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Approximately 15 - 20 hours per case