the power of a touch,
a smile,
a kind word,
a listening ear,
an honest compliment or the
smallest act of caring, all of
which have the power to turn
a life around.
- Leo Buscaglia
V0LUNTEERS IN ACTION
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Secretary of the Board Barbara Sabo
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS VOLUNTEER GUARDIANSHIP ONE-ON-ONE?
Begun in 1997 and incorporated as a non-profit Agency in 2000, Volunteer Guardianship One-on-One, Inc. was created to provide compassionate guardianship services to those in need, but who are without family or friends.
Volunteer Guardianship matches interested, willing community residents with an incapacitated individual.
WHAT IS A GUARDIAN?
A Guardian is an individual who has been appointed by the court to make decisions for another person.
A person may require a Guardian for many reasons, including illness or injury. If a judge determines that the person is "incapacitated," a Guardian is appointed.
A Guardian may be a family member, a neighbor, a friend or a professional guardian. In some cases, a Volunteer Guardian or the State Public Guardian may be assigned.
WHAT IS VOLUNTEER GUARDIANSHIP ONE-ON-ONE?
Begun in 1997 and incorporated as a non-profit Agency in 2000, Volunteer Guardianship One-on-One, Inc. was created to provide compassionate guardianship services to those in need, but who are without family or friends.
Volunteer Guardianship matches interested, willing community residents with an incapacitated individual.
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A VOLUNTEER GUARDIAN?
A Volunteer Guardian makes all life decisions for his/her "ward." Important issues such as where to live and how to manage their finances become the responsibility of the Guardian.
"OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE NEVER ALONE"
Volunteer Guardian make these decisions with the assistance of volunteer professionals individuals and social service agencies.
WHAT IS THE BACKGROUND OF A TYPICAL VOLUNTEER GUARDIAN?
There is no typical Volunteer Guardian. Some are college educated persons; others are proud high school graduates. Some volunteers are retired persons, others are young parents.
All volunteers share a strong desire to do something meaningful for another person.
WHAT TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED?
Volunteer Guardians are "never alone." Before being assigned award, a volunteer becomes thoroughly familiar with the policies and procedures included in the "Volunteer Handbook."
Opportunities for continued professional development abound, through educational programs sponsored by Volunteer Guardianship One-on-One, and The Guardianship Association of New Jersey, Inc. (GANJI). Volunteers have the opportunity of earning the Registered Guardian (RG) credential.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I MUST BE AWAY FROM HOME?
No problem at all. Most wards are happily settled in their homes or in a care facility. Daily contact is not required. To be certain that decisions can be made even when the Guardian is unavailable, a "Power of Attorney" is arranged to allow availability of a substitute Guardian.
WHO DO I ASK FOR HELP?
Remember, our Guardians are never left alone!
The members of our Board of Trustees are persons actively engaged in legal, medical, religious, nursing and social services in Hunterdon County. All are personally committed to the Guardian's success.
Each is available whenever needed to answer a question, to provide guidance, or to help a Guardian make an important life decision.
WHO SUPPORTS VOLUNTEER GUARDIANSHIP?
Volunteer Guardianship One-on-One, Inc. is a proud Member Agency of The United Way of Hunterdon County and a grant recipient of The Department of Human Services, Hunterdon County.
Additional operating funds are gratefully received from The Large Foundation, The Edward Thatcher Astle Memorial Foundation, the Ethicon, Pfizer and Merck Corporations, and many area businesses and individual sponsors.
HOW DO I LEARN MORE?
Call our office (908-343-6882), browse our web site or e-mail us at guardian@earthlink.net.
We will answer your questions and forward an application for service.