Volunteer Guardians and Conservator

This program recruits and trains individuals to become court-appointed guardians and/or conservators for individuals who can no longer make informed decisions for themselves.  The volunteers become substitute decision-makers. Virginia recognizes guardianship over the person, as well as finances.  People in need of this service have been determined by the Circuit Court to be incapacitated and cannot turn to family, friends, neighbors, etc. who are willing and or able to be appointed the guardian and or conservator.