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OFFER SUPPORT TO A VETERAN OR SENIOR WHO IS STRUGGLING TO ORGAIZE THEIR MONTHLY BILLS.
ORGANIZATION: Agency on Aging of South Central CT's RSVP Program
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18 people are interested
I am sure you can sympathize with the overwhelming feeling you get when you are inundate with mail that you don’t understand and/or know if it is legitimate or fraudulent.
Think of being a senior who is concerned about their independence and afraid of missing their rent, insurance, healthcare payment..................
Do you have what it takes to help them organize and sort this out? Do you have the knowledge to help them keep on top of their budget? Do you see yourself needing help someday and want to pay it forward? Then the Money Management Program is right for you.
The Agency on Aging of South Central CT’s volunteer program offers individuals 55 and older flexible opportunities to provide support to community seniors, adults with disabilitites and Veterans who need help to navigate through this maze of financial confusion.
Volunteers are trained and receive supplemental insurance which complements their own insurance. Ongoing program support is provided as well as educational training opportunities. Must have or be able to arrange their own transportation.
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About Agency on Aging of South Central CT's RSVP Program
Location:
117 Washington Ave, Suite 17, North Haven, CT 06573, US
Mission Statement
The Agency on Aging of South Central CT’s mission is to "Empower Adults to remain as independent and engaged as possible within their communities through advocacy, information, and services." The Agency’s Volunteer Program offers individuals service activity opportunities throughout the Greater New Haven area and its mission is to "Recruit Volunteers who are interested in applying their skills, offering socialization, assisting with fraud protection and/or accompanying individuals to non-emergency doctor appointments." If you are looking for a way to make a difference in the life of another or your community, consider reaching out to the AOASCC volunteer program.
Description
The Agency on Aging’s Volunteer program places volunteers in a variety of different service activity situations. Some focus on providing individualized support to seniors, individuals with disabilities, family caregivers and Veterans within the community referred to the organization for assistance in maintaining their independence. Other opportunities are available to offer support to local non-profit organizations, schools and municipalities in the greater New Haven area.
Founded in 1971, AOASCC's AmeriCorps Volunteer program is one of the largest and oldest volunteering efforts in the nation. One of twelve programs in CT, the program provides support services to a 14-town region, but our volunteers can come from anywhere.
If you want to use your talents, life experiences and skills to help others, the Agency on Aging’s Volunteer program is for you!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
RSVP supports 14 townsThroughout theGreater New Haven Area.New Haven, CT 06511
DATE POSTED
May 19, 2016
SKILLS
- Mathematics
- Critical Thinking
- Elder care
- Organization
- Financial Literacy
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- Once or twice per month; 1-2 hours per visit
- One year minimum commitment required