Volunteer guardians have the responsibility to make health and placement decisions on behalf of the ward. The needs of the ward are matched with the abilities of the guardian. The guardian is a friend and advocate to the ward. Guardians can make a positive difference in the life of an individual. Guardians have the opportunity to develop caring relationships with individuals who need representatives to look out for their be interests. By becoming a volunteer guardian you will experience the greatest benefit, satisfaction of helping someone in need.

A volunteer guardian must be at least 21 years old and a resident of Wisconsin. Initial and on-going training will be provided. Applicants must complete an application, a Background Information Disclosure form, and provide 3 reverences.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Senior Services

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Disabled / Ill Older Adults (55+)

Occasional

Individual

Disabilities

Caregiver Companionship

Contact Person:
Ruth Stauersbol, Volunteer Support Specialist, (262) 638-6632, (email)

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Address:

Racine County Aging And Disability Resource Center ATTN: Senior Services/Ruth Stauersbol 1717 Taylor Avenue Racine, WI 53403 (See a map)

Directions:

We are located in the Dennis Kornwolf Service Center Building located at 1717 Taylor Avenue, Racine, WI 53403. Please enter on the south end of the building, use main door on 1st floor and take elevator to 3rd floor south which will be the Racine County Aging and Disability Resource Center.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: N/A   Nearest Bus Stop: 1717 Taylor Ave., 0 minute walk