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Volunteer Opportunities


Build Connection. Provide Advocacy. Make a Difference.

Volunteers play an important role in supporting individuals served by Indiana Guardianship Services, Inc. Through regular visits and relationship-based advocacy, volunteers help ensure that individuals under guardianship are seen, heard, and supported. Volunteer roles are structured, supported, and designed to complement professional guardianship services.

Volunteer Roles

The Volunteer Advocate

Volunteers at IGS begin their involvement as Volunteer Advocates. This role focuses on building relationships, providing companionship, and supporting individuals who may have limited or nonexistent personal support systems. Through regular visits and consistent presence, Volunteer Advocates help reduce isolation and ensure individuals remain seen, heard, and supported.

  

Advocates are grounded in advocacy, respect, and ethical practice. Volunteers play a meaningful role in supporting individuals who may otherwise lack consistent personal connection, ensuring dignity, stability, and compassionate oversight remain at the center of care.

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 VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE

Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years of age (or 18 if enrolled in college)

  • Ability to commit to a minimum of one visit per month

  • Willingness to complete required onboarding and training

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

  • Reliable transportation within assigned county

 

Responsibilities

  • Visit with assigned individual approximately once per month

  • Provide companionship and relationship-based support

  • Observe general well-being and communicate concerns to IGS staff

  • Document visit summaries as directed

  • Follow all agency guidelines and boundaries

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Ready for the next step?

Are you ready to make a difference in someone's life? Complete the Volunteer Advocate Application below, and we'll reach out to you to get started!

Volunteer Advocate Application

Contact Information.

Demographic Information

Please note this information will be used for grant and background check purposes only.

Race
Gender Identity
Biological Male
Biological Female
Non-binary/Third gender
Transgender Male
Transgender Female
Prefer Not to Say
Birthday
Month
Day
Year
Education Status
Employment Status

Volunteer Experience.

Areas of Interest.

IGS is committed to creating and facilitating positive relationships. To partner you in the most beneficial way, we would like to know a little about you! This section helps us to understand you as an individual and connect you with a client that will foster a positive experience and engagement for both.

Have you served in the military?
Do you prefer to volunteer with a specific gendered client?
What county or city would you prefer to volunteer in?
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Please note that you will be required to complete two additional forms (Background Check & Confidentiality Agreement) prior to being paired with a client. If there are any questions, please reach out to Kayla Shifley at kayla@inguardian.org.

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101 W 2nd Street, STE 200, Michigan City, IN 46360, United States​

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