Volunteering

THE FLORIDA GUARDIAN AD LITEM, Fla., Sep. 28, 2009—The Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation works to support the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program through private fund raising. Currently, the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program represents more than 29,000 abused and neglected children, but over 6,000 children are still in need of an advocate in court. A guardian ad litem can provide that voice. Through financial support of the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program, the Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation is helping to create a new reality – where every abused, abandoned and neglected child in Florida has a voice in court through their guardian ad litem. .
The importance of volunteers for the Florida Guardian ad Litem is at an all time high. Did you know that approximately 5,300 abused and neglected children do not have a Guardian Ad Litem? They go to court alone, and the judge makes decisions without the vital information an independent advocate provides. Not only is becoming a volunteer for the Florida Guardian ad Litem rewarding, but it also is something that will look great on a resume for a future employer to see. Since the Guardian ad Litem is a non profit organization, this organization would be a perfect place to gain community service hours, or service learning hours, while at the same time helping a child in need.