Adult Guardianship Services of Summit County Inc., a collaboration between Summit County Probate Court, Summit County Public Health, the Department of Job & Family Services, the ADM Board, and the Summit County DD Board, exists to meet the needs of the growing number of indigent wards in Summit County. The program matches a volunteer guardian with a person who is unable to make decisions for him or herself. No prior experience is needed due to extensive, ongoing training. Volunteers ensure the safety and well-being of the individuals within their care. Volunteers average 3-4 hours per month in commitment including filing an annual report with the Court.
To hear from our volunteer guardians, see the Volunteer Guardian Program [1] video.
For more information, contact:
Carla Bayonnet RN MSN
Executive Director
Adult Guardianship Services of Summit County Inc.
1867 W. Market St.
Akron, Ohio 44313
cbayonnet@adultguardianship.org [2]
(C) 330-283-6892
Some people have no one to help them make important life decisions.
The Senior Visitor Program helps to monitor the care and circumstances of wards residing in long-term care facilities. The services of Senior Visitor Program volunteers provide both a support to the guardian in place and a valuable tool to ensure that the needs of these seniors are being met.
Once the initial training is complete, you decide when to accept a case and the number of cases your schedule will allow. You visit one of our seniors, fill out a brief report and return it to the Court. If you report a problem, the Court takes action. If you find no problem, you will always brighten the day of the person you visit!
To become a Senior Visitor volunteer, you must be 21 years old, hold a current Ohio driver’s license, have dependable transportation, complete an application with three references, and complete a no cost background check.
To hear from our volunteer visitors, see the Senor Visitor Program [3] video.
To learn more about becoming a Senior Visitor Volunteer, contact the Probate Court’s Senior Visitor Program at (330) 643-8771 or by email at seniorvisitor@summitohioprobate.com [4].