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Published 10/28/25 2:37PM
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Mental Habilitation Volunteer Advocate

Mental Habilitation Volunteer Advocate Program
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Washington, DC
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    1 year
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Legal Assistance
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    As a volunteer advocate you would be responsible for maintaining a supportive relationship with your client and advocating on his or her behalf. You would partner with social workers, attorneys and provider agencies in order to express the needs of this population and make recommendations to the judge regarding services needed. You would also be responsible for visiting your client at least twice a month and submitting status reports as required.

    Location

    On-site
    Various Locations, Washington, District of Columbia, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

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