Senior Visitor | Summit County Probate Court
Actively seeking individuals who are willing to call on people who are in nursing homes with the objective of brightening their day and helping them to maintain contact with the outside world by reading, talking, listening, writing letters, or performing other similar tasks.
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211 Summit
Physical Address
209 South High Street, Akron, OH 44308
Hours
Varies. Call for details.
Fax
(330) 643-2393
Application process
Call Guardianship or email [email protected] and ask about the Senior Visitor program for more information or to request a Senior Visitor program application. More information on the website at https://summitohioprobate.com/volunteer-opportunities-page.
Fee
Not applicable.
Eligibility
Requirements to serve in the Senior Visitor Program: - Must be age 18 or over. - Must submit a completed Senior Visitor program application with references. - Successfully complete a background check. - Successfully interview with court personnel. - Have a current Ohio driver's license. - Have access to reliable transportation with proof of auto insurance. - Complete a court-conducted training program.
Languages
None.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Agency info
Summit County Probate Court
Handles cases involving adoption, administration of estates, guardianships, name changes, civil commitment of individuals with severe mental illness and/or developmental disabilities, protective orders for older adults and individuals with developmental disabilities, birth corrections, and issuance of marriage licenses.