Become a Volunteer

What does a volunteer do?

• Monitors quality of support, safety and services provided to the ward (the volunteer is NOT the care provider; however they ensure the ward is receiving the proper care)
• Provides medical consents on behalf of the ward.  This could include changing a prescription or authorizing a necessary surgery
• Manages the ward’s limited finances
• Visits the ward on a regular basis (this helps the volunteer see what condition the ward is in and better determine whether or not the ward needs more or less assistance)
• Provides quarterly reports to the Board
• Ensures the ward is getting all the benefits to which he/she is entitled
• Acts as an outlet to the ward for any questions he/she may need assistance in understanding

Qualifications of a Volunteer Guardian: the Board of Community of Guardian is looking for a volunteer with these qualities

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, making written reports to the volunteer coordinator, and to other persons as necessary
• Ability to work with professionals using tact, concern and basic human relations
• Compassionate

Requirements of a Volunteer Guardian:

• Attend an initial interview and training (which will outline in great detail all duties of the volunteer guardian and give necessary materials for a successful guardianship)
• Maintain a strict level of confidentiality regarding ward’s personal business
• Attend continuing education trainings annually
• Keep volunteer coordinator informed of all activities regarding ward
• Maintain up to date and accurate paperwork
• Return case file to office upon withdrawal or closure of guardianship
• Ability to pass a background check
• No felony convictions
• A person who abuses alcohol or drugs cannot become a volunteer guardian
• A person who has been convicted of any crime of a sexual nature cannot become volunteer guardian

Community Guardian Volunteer - Brochure