A heart for kids: volunteer guardianship needs you!

A heart for kids: volunteer guardianship needs you!

Röntgenstraße 2, 69469 Weinheim, Deutschland - to be an invisible hero that sounds like a big challenge. But for many volunteers in the Rhein-Neckar district, it is a matter close to the heart that is important to you. The youth welfare office is currently looking for committed people who are willing to take responsibility for children and adolescents who are not under parental concern. This can be done due to death, illness or inability to educate the parents. Loud Metropol Journal will support and accompany the coordination office in the district youth welfare office in the district youth welfare office to ensure that young people are in good hands.

Since the reform of the guardianship law on January 1, 2023, which focuses on the appointment of volunteers, there has been great interest in this important task. In addition, the coordination site offers regular exchange meetings and advanced training in order to gain the necessary set -up of the previous coasters. If you are interested in this responsible job, you should not miss the two upcoming information events - on June 26th in Weinheim and on July 3. in Heidelberg, both at 5 p.m. The Rhein-Neckar-Kreis recommends a prior registration to secure a place.

The tasks of a guardian

can take on this important role anyone who has the prerequisites. No special training or extensive legal knowledge is required as long as the willingness is available to deal with the needs of the children. The tasks are diverse and range from medical care to school accompaniment to the financial regulation. Volunteers should maintain contact with the children and adolescents entrusted to them at least one month in order to build trust and offer constant support. The information and advice provided by the coordination center, which sees itself as a powerful partner for everyone involved, helps here.

The challenges and opportunities

This task is not only a challenge, but also a great opportunity to have a positive impact on the life of young people. The coordination site underlines that a guardian not only acts as a legal representative, but also as a confidant and companion through the difficult phases of youth. The aim is to give the children support and perspective, and for this they need people with a good heart and an open ear. If you want to face this task, you have the opportunity to find out more by phone or email from the guardianship. Every interested citizen is warmly welcomed and advised here.

Voluntary guardianship offers the opportunity to give young people a stable basis in difficult life situations. Become part of this important initiative in the Rhein-neckar-Kreis and help to make your world a little brighter.