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Published 8/6/25 8:00PM

Child Advocate - Guardian ad Litem

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Bartow, FL
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  • Details

    Commitment Details:
    6 - 10 hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    55+
    Other Requirements:
    Level 2 background screen, Orientation to RSVP Polk, Orientation and training provided by Guardian ad Litem.

    Description

    Make a difference in the life of a child - you can be the eyes and ears for a child that is the victim of abuse or neglect!

    Become a trained Guardian ad Litem volunteer who is part of a child advocacy team consisting of a Child Advocate Manager, Attorney and Volunteer Mentor providing a powerful voice on behalf of vulnerable children.

    Volunteers spend 6-10 hours per month - mostly from home.

    Tasks include:

    • Visit the child monthly and help gather important information to make recommendation in dependency court.
    • Following your visits you will enter notes into a user-friendly system

    Location

    On-site
    205 East Main Street, Bartow, Florida, US

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