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What To Expect When Volunteering With The VASIA Program

For those called to serve, especially retirees with a background in education, nursing, law, or caregiving, becoming a VASIA volunteer advocate is a deeply meaningful way to bring hope, protection, and human connection to vulnerable adults who have no one else to speak for them.

Whether you’re drawn by a desire to give back, reconnect with your community, or offer a voice to the neglected, VASIA offers a powerful opportunity to become an advocate, a guardian, and often, a friend.

The Legal Rights of Seniors: What Every Guardian Should Know

As a VASIA volunteer advocate, you are more than a visitor, you are often the only consistent presence in the life of a vulnerable adult. Whether you’re standing in for family, protecting from exploitation, or ensuring dignity in healthcare, understanding the legal rights of seniors is essential.

Indiana’s adult guardianship system, rooted in Indiana Code § 29-3, empowers appointed guardians, often VASIA volunteers, to make crucial decisions when an individual is no longer able to advocate for themselves. As a volunteer, you become that voice.

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New Volunteer Application & Guardianship Referral Forms

We have recently updated both our Volunteer Application Form and Guardianship Referral Form to better reflect current program requirements and ensure a smoother intake process. If you are applying to serve as a volunteer advocate or referring an individual for public guardianship services, please be sure to complete and submit the newest versions of these forms.

 

Older versions will no longer be accepted. Using the updated forms helps us protect the individuals we serve and support a more efficient onboarding and evaluation process.

 

To access the new forms, simply click the appropriate button below.