Guardian Partners was started with the goal of ensuring that adults, who are under the legal protection of a Guardian, are being treated with the utmost dignity and respect. We offer education and train volunteers to review adult guardianship cases.
What We Do
Our Mission: Protecting the dignity and safety of Oregonians under guardianship which includes adults living with cognitive disabilities and minors, in addition to supporting court-appointed fiduciaries with case monitoring, education and resources. Volunteer Case Monitors provide limited oversight of cases by interviewing and meeting with adults living with disabilities, interviewing Guardians and those involved in their care and making recommendations to the court for any resources and intervention needed. We serve 70% of Oregon residents.
What We Need
- Caring for People
- Consulting/Professional Services
Opportunities
- In person: Ongoing
Spark your passion by supporting others in maintaining their dignity, quality of life, and assuring their needs are being met.
Guardian Partners trains local, dedicated community members with an interest in advocating for adults who have developmental and/or cognitive impairments and are under the legal protection of a Guardian. Guardianship in Oregon is a legal relationship where another is appointed to make decisions on behalf of those who are unable to make decisions for themselves. Across the state, there are over 15,000 guardianships. Before Guardian Partners, oversight of guardianship cases in Oregon was almost non-existent.
To address this, we train Volunteer Case Monitors to provide limited reviews of cases by interviewing and meeting with adults living with disabilities. Case Monitors interview Guardians and others involved in their care and make recommendations to the court for any resources or intervention needed. Our mission is to protect and serve those who need it most, one case at a time.
Case Monitors are at the heart of our mission. Your impact can be profound.
Contact us today to learn more about Guardian Partners.
Highlights:
• Volunteering is highly flexible! Scheduled on your own time, at your convenience.
• Case reviews require 6-12 hours of your time per month.
• Monitors commit to reviewing at least 10 cases per year.
• Training and staff support continuously offered.
Guardian Partners volunteers inspire me. Our work is enhancing the quality of life and preventing abuse of people with disabilities. And who is on the front lines actually doing that work? It's our volunteer Case Monitors. Many come with a background in law, healthcare or social work – but anyone can become a successful Case Monitor. The chief requirements are the intellectual and emotional maturity to conduct a wellness interview and the passion to make a difference. The difference we make in a protected person's life can be profound!
Get in Touch With Guardian Partners
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Our Headquarters
Guardian Partners
1600 SE Bybee Blvd, Suite 206
Portland, OR 97202
United States
Please note that depending on role, volunteers may work at other locations and/or at other times. Contact our volunteer coordinator to find the best fit for you.