Volunteer Guardian Program
The Volunteer Guardian Program serves seniors age 60 and over who are in need of a guardian and who have no family members or friends able to act as one. The program recruits, trains, and provides ongoing support to volunteers serving as legal guardians for these individuals.
The preferences and abilities of the volunteer and the specific needs of the older adult are taken into account in the assignment process. The guardian has legal responsibility to advocate on behalf of an individual and make decisions regarding his or hers care and welfare. Occasionally, the guardian also manages the older adult’s income and property.