Speaker's Bureau
It is a secondary goal of the S.C. Guardian ad Litem Program to increase public awareness of the issues related to child abuse and neglect, and to demonstrate the value of volunteer service to the State's children and the child welfare system. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that the lives of all children should be measured by the highest quality standard. With the support of the Division of Children's Services within the Office of the Governor, the Program works with other State agencies to raise the standard of care for maltreated children and to reintegrate them into society as healthy and productive human beings.

Consistent with this goal and policy, the Program offers various presentations to groups and organizations which are geared toward imparting public awareness about child abuse and neglect and recruiting individual and corporate support of its efforts. Volunteers who feel comfortable addressing the public may be offered the opportunity of serving on a Volunteer Recruitment Team or Speakers Bureau. They may participate in or be available for media coverage of the Program's work and efforts, as well as assist in Public Awareness Campaigns.

If you are interested in serving as a volunteer with our Speakers Bureau or would like information about scheduling a formal presentation, orientation session, or media coverage within your area, please contact the State Office for more information at 1-800-277-0113 or 803-734-1695.