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Volunteer Application Form

Become a Volunteer

Fill out the Form Below to Apply

    Do you have a driver's license and access to a car?

    Will you commit to at least one year of service once assigned as a Guardian?

    Are you interested in serving as a guardian for a person 60+ with a cognitive impairment (for example, due to a stroke or dementia)

    Are you interested in serving as a guardian for someone with a developmental, intellectual or mental health disability who may be younger than 60?

    Are you currently employed?

    List the contact information for 3 references, not related to you that you have known for 2+ years

    Reference 1



    How long known 1


    Reference 2



    How long known 2


    Reference 3



    How long known 3


    Please indicate how comfortable you would be with the following situations that might be necessary as a Guardian

    1 = very UNcomfortable
    4 = very comfortable
    5 = I don't know

    Visiting a nursing home or other housing facility?
    Visiting someone's private home?

    Researching & finding appropriate living arrangements
    Paying bills

    Applying for Medicaid or other public programs
    Selling property/ belongings

    Talking with disgruntled or estranged family members
    Making medical decisions

    Making end-of-life decisions (i.e. level/type of intervention)
    Pre-planning post-death arrangements

    Making decisions that contradict what you would do for yourself or a family member
    Being a guardian to someone of a different race/ethnicity

    Being a guardian to someone with different religious views
    Being a guardian to someone who may be unfriendly / unkind to you

    Documenting all guardian activities in e-guardianship regularly
    Attending ongoing training sessions at least twice a year

    All volunteers are required to submit to several background checks. VG conducts a criminal background screening for felonies and misdemeanors at the county and state level, as well as a search of the national sex offender registry. When you are presented to the court as a potential guardian, and additional screening is conducted.

    Need more information about being a Volunteer Guardian? See the FAQs or Contact Us

    Watch these videos to learn more about being a guardian

    Consider a Financial Donation

    Support volunteer guardianship…So we can offer care to those who need it most.
    Please consider making a financial donation by clicking the “Donate” button at the right.
    Donations of any size are appreciated and go directly to support community guardianship.
    We are a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that relies on your generous support. All donations are tax deductible.

    Or Donate Your Time / Expertise

    Our organization would not be able to offer all of the support legal guardians require without the help of volunteers from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. We invite anyone who has legal, social service, fundraising, finance, advertising, or other relevant experience to explore serving on our advisory, a board committee, or perhaps even the Board of Trustees!

    If you’re interested, please send us an email outlining your interest in serving our community and what you could contribute, plus a copy of your resume.