Stark County Senior/Disabled Adult Visitor
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Recruiting Organization: Stark County Probate Court
Help Stop Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation in Stark County!
In Stark County, there are over 2,000 individuals (wards) under the care of a court-appointed guardian. The majority of these individuals are seniors or adults with physical or mental disabilities that are unable to make decisions about their health and living situation. To ensure their well-being, Court Angel volunteers visit these individuals in their homes, aiming to bring some joy into their day while also checking for potential signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. They ensure that the wards receive the care they are supposed to receive from their guardians and caregivers.
Court Angels then provide the court with up-to-date information about the wards. This information is invaluable to the court when making recommendations or issuing orders for improvements, if necessary. Thankfully, because of this program, most of our wards receive…
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Location:
389 5th Ave, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10016, US
Mission Statement
To bridge the gap between intention and action in order to bring about social impact.
Description
Idealist is a leading online global resource for finding jobs in the nonprofit sector, as well as volunteer opportunities and graduate school programs for social impact.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Justice & Legal,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Canton, OH 44702
(40.79883 ,-81.37706 )
DATE POSTED
October 23, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- FEW_HOURS_MONTH