PHILANTHROPY

One of the core pillars of Phi Alpha Delta is service to the community. One way we give back to the community is by taking part in efforts to help several different Central Florida organizations and charities. Below you can find information on several of the organizations we are involved with and by clicking on the picture you can visit their respective sites! Sarah Pavlock is the philanthropy chair and is looking forward to all we can accomplish this year! If you would like to give her suggestions or ask her a question, please e-mail her at padphilanthropy@gmail.com

 Juvenile Assessment Center

The Juvenile Assessment Center has given Phi Alpha Delta the great privilege of holding regular life lesson assemblies to benefit juvenile inmates ranging in ages from 7-18.  This volunteering event will require meeting prior to the event to discuss talking points and activities being performed during the assembly. Speaking topics will vary every week, and feel free to make suggestions for any new ideas!

Teen Court

Teen Court is a program that gives first-time offenders between the ages of 10 and 17 a second chance, yet holds them accountable for their actions. A youthful law violator must stand before a jury of their peers, plead guilty and accept whatever sanctions they impose. Teens that are of the ages 10 to 17 act as Prosecuting Attorney, Defense Attorney, Bailiff, Clerk and Jury. If the offender pleads guilty, accepts the sentence, and successfully completes the sanctions, their charge is dismissed. Our job as volunteers is to serve as a "jury advisor" and assist the jury in determining and imposing a just and fitting punishment.

 

Florida Guardian ad Litem is an amazing opportunity for students to make connections within the Orange County justice system by representing an abused or neglected child. Becoming a Guardian ad Litem requires a few hours weekly and you may be called to testify on the child's behalf. To view more information please visit:

                    HERE: for a free brochure!

                    HERE: for an application!

And please submit your applications to:

Tamera Tajrishi Volunteer Training and Recruitment Coordinator

9th Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program

2 Courthouse Square

Suite 3400

Kissimmee , FL 34741

Juvenile Justice Volunteer Program

Below is how you can get involved in the Florida Juvenile Justice Volunteer Program by mentoring an at-risk child in the juvenile justice system! If you have any questions about this program or signing up, please contact Sarah Pavlock, our philanthropy chair, at padphilanthropy@gmail.com.

  • Go the the following site: http://www.djj.state.fl.us/friendssurvey/default.aspx

  • Click on the box that says "Mentor an at-risk child or a child in the juvenile justice system"

  • Click "next"

  • Follow the instructions and make sure to include "Phi Alpha Delta" in the organization line!

~Juvenile Diabetes Research Walk~

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Walk is being held this Saturday, March 1st, and is a great way not only to help out the community, but to help fund research to understand juvenile diabetes! Please contact Jessica Kennedy at padphilanthropy@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Download: JDRW Form (Please Download Before Walk)