Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Be a children's rights advocate representing the best interests of a child in at-risk children's dependency court cases. Involves research through interviews with law enforcement, professionals and with the child and family members, and becoming a trusted friend of the child.

This volunteer opportunity is for volunteers at least 21 YEARS in age, mature and for those concerned about child rights and the best interest of children. Extensive training will be provided and background check is required. We are seeking ideally adults and seniors. The Guardian Ad Litem training is specific to the program's appointment on dependency cases and not domestic/family court cases. Please understand we require a minimum of ONE YEAR Commitment from all new volunteers to the program.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Seminole Community Volunteer Program, Inc

Volunteers will work with the following groups Abused / Battered Children (5-12) Adolescents (13-17) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Children & Youth Foster Care Crime Legal Domestic Violence Mentoring Services Family Violence Poverty We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Advocacy Research / Evaluation Counseling / Information Support Writing / Editing Public Speaking

Contact Person: Nancy Roth, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

100 Weldon Boulevard Sanford, FL 32773 (See a map)

Directions:

I - 4 East - Exit at Lake Mary Boulevard. Turn right and follow Lake Mary Boulevard to College Drive (approximately 3 ½ miles) on right (Entrance to Seminole Community College). Follow road (keeping left) to stop sign and turn right onto Weldon Boulevard. Turn left into the second parking entrance and out builing is a grey portable building with burgundy trim and doors. Park in Parking Lot A directly in front of the building. From 17-92 North to Sanford - Left at light onto County Home Road (at fire station and just before SPCA and Flea World). Bear left at fork by fire station. Follow road to stop sign and turn left. SCVP building is located on the left, behind the construction trades building. Grey portable building with burgundy trim and doors. Park in Parking Lot A directly in front of the building.

Web Site: http://scvp.org

Last updated on February 2, 2010