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57 people are interested
Advocate for Children - Guardian Ad Litem
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Polk
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57 people are interested
Guardian ad Litem is seeking volunteer advocates to speak on behalf of children who have experienced abuse, abandonment, and neglect. This assignment will take 6 to 8 hours per month. The goal is to help children find their way to a safe, loving, and permanent home. These children are often moved from home to home, resource to resource, school to school and sometimes the person filling this role is the only consistent adult in the child's life. Advocates are appointed by the court to advocate, mentor and protect the rights and best interests of a child involved in a court proceeding. Advocates visit the children and asses their situation case by case. They will then help recommend ways to improve the child's quality of life.
The Florida Guardian ad Litem Program continues to be a powerful and effective voice advocating for the best interests of Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children and be recognized and respected as a partnership of community advocates and professional staff.
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About Volunteer Polk
Location:
1290 Golfview Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830, US
Mission Statement
To mobilize volunteers and resources to improve the quality of life for people throughout Polk County.
Description
Polk County volunteers are seeking to:
- Make A Difference
- Meet Others
- Maximize Career Skills
Assignments are targeted to make a difference in the areas of:
- Education/Literacy
- Environment/Natural Resources
- Economic Development/Community
- Health/Nutrition
- Public Safety
- Recreation/Cultural Arts
You may choose to volunteer once-a-week or once-in-a-while!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
205 East Main StreetBartow, FL 33830
DATE POSTED
December 19, 2024
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- Case Work / Management
- Legal (General)
- Family Law
- Child Advocacy
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 30 hours for certification, 5-10 hours monthly
- Three (3) letters of reference