Be an Advocate
Our volunteer advocate/protege program matches individuals who wish to make a serious long term volunteer commitment to less fortunate individuals. The clients of our volunteer advocates can be the working poor, parolees, mentally or physically challenged, psychiatrically disabled or disabled due to aging. Our volunteers receive training, which allows them to advocate for individual clients on a one to one basis.
How to Volunteer
- Decide if you are willing to make a serious commitment to enter a concerned, helpful relationship.
- Think about what Advocacy role you would most suitably fill
- Phone, write or come to the Advocacy office to fill out an application form.
- Participate in interview with staff to receive experience
- Be willing to give time to becoming a really important influence in your self-advocateee's life
- Advocates don't work alone. They receive ongoing support to help them stay effectively involved.