"A lot of times in the system you don’t feel like anybody is in your corner. All these decisions are being made about you, and you don’t have a voice. It was nice to have someone sit there and actually listen to what I had to say, and offer advice."
Heather Weddle,
former foster youth
Heather, now a junior in college studying theater, attributes much of her success to her volunteer Guardians ad Litem, Howard and Norma Petzold. Read her story here.
Oconee County
In 2008, 69 Oconee County volunteers were serving as advocates for 194 abused or neglected children.
Our volunteers are ordinary people who want to make a difference for an abused child.
Next training session starts:
September 14, 2009.
"Michael" is one of the Forgotten Children: Children who have been abused or neglected and are now living in foster care. In South Carolina, over 5000 children are living in foster care at any given time.
These children need volunteer advocates who will stand up for them, so that they can be seen and heard. The Oconee County Volunteer GAL Program trains citizens to be positive, effective advocates for children, so that they will not be forgotten. If you have 4-6 hours per month to give to a child, you could be that person who makes a difference.
Who
can become a volunteer GAL?
Learn about our free training program.
See how you can make a difference for an abused child.
Questions? Try our FAQ!
Ready to start making a difference?
Download an application in PDF
Format or Word
Format or call 638-2267.
Oconee County Volunteer Guardian ad Litem Program
Debra Johnson, Coordinator
80 Short Street, Walhalla, SC 29691
638-2267
volunteer@Oconee.scgal.org
