Volunteer Info

Becoming a guardian is easy and rewarding. No special skills or schedules are required.

Our volunteer guardians do not handle any finances. If a ward is not indigent, the Court will appoint an attorney or other third-party as guardian of the estate to handle the ward's finances.

There are over 1,800 cases of adult guardianship in Stark County. Many of these 'wards' have no family or friends to serve as guardian for them. That's where you and Guardian Support Services (GSS) come in.

GSS Guardian Responsibilities:

Visit the ward at least once per month
Become the 'go to' person for the care facility
Become an advocate for the ward
Guardians fill a void in the life of the ward
Become a FRIEND!

GSS Guardians are required to:

Complete an application
Pass a background check
Attend initial training
Attend yearly training
Complete yearly guardian's report
There is no handling of money or funds.

GSS provides support for guardians by:

Providing all forms and reminders
Providing all training – free of charge
Being available for resources and questions

Becoming a Volunteer Guardian Video

Interested in learning more about becoming a volunteer guardian?

Our FAQ page contains common questions and answers for prospective volunteer guardians.

GSS has wards just waiting for a guardian to serve them!

330-437-3720 or volunteerguardians@gmail.com