Volunteer Guardianship Program

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The Volunteer Guardianship Program (VGP) provides court appointed health-care decision makers for low income elders and adults with disabilities who have no family or friends who can help them and they lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves. The referrals come from nursing facilities, hospitals and group homes generally through their social workers and case managers. We work with the probates courts to match these low income Rhode Island residents with caring volunteer guardians, when they are needed. To refer someone to this program, click here.

Volunteers Needed: Are you over 18 years of age and interested in becoming a volunteer? Call 401.462.3293. There are no special qualifications. Training and support is provided. Volunteers of varied backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. Healthcare or social work training is helpful but not required. To apply to be a volunteer for this program, click here.

For additional information about this statute, click here.