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29 people are interested
Special Events Helper!
ORGANIZATION: Harford County Office on Aging
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29 people are interested
A volunteer in this position would assist Harford County Office on Aging Senior Center staff with set-up, decorations, setting up food and drink, greeting senior center members, and other tasks associated with any special event, depending on what the event is. Some special events are held on a regular basis such as Movie & Popcorn and Bingo. Volunteer(s) may wish to sign up as the designated person(s) responsible for one of these events each month. Example: The Move & Popcorn volunteer would be responsible for setting the room up for the movie and setting out the snacks and drinks. Some senior centers may also require volunteer to select a movie and operate the DVD equipment. Hours and days would be as needed. Must undergo a mandatory kitchen training and learn about basic food handling safety measures. Must be willing to abide by the guidelines and procedures outlined in the Volunteer Handbook. SPECIAL EVENTS HELPERS MAY BE NEEDED AT ANY OF HARFORD COUNTY'S SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTERS: ABERDEEN, BEL AIR, EDGEWOOD, FALLSTON, HAVRE DEGRACE. Senior Centers operate Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.
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About Harford County Office on Aging
Location:
145 N. Hickory Ave., Bel Air, MD 21014, US
Mission Statement
The goal of the Harford County Office on Aging is to ensure that our community is senior-friendly. Recognizing that our golden years should be full, healthy and rooted in a place that provides are array of resources to assist our elders in living life to the fullest.
Description
The Harford County Office on Aging provides a variety of services including:
- Six Senior Activity Centers offering educational, fitness and life enriching programs for those 55 and older.
- Congregate meal programs which provide a nutritional noon time meal at a low cost.
- Information and assistance services to connect older adults, caregivers and the community with resources and programs to improve life quality.
- Aging and Disability Resource Center to connect adults living with disabilities and their caregivers to community based resources.
- Senior Health Insurance and Fraud Prevention services to assist with Medicare concerns.
- Longterm Care Ombudsman services to advocate for the rights of residents in both nursing and assisted living facilities.
- Medicaid Waiver case management.
- Adult Guardianship Program which provides support and case management for elders who are court appointed and who have no family or loved ones to make their everyday wellbeing decisions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1707 Fallston RdFallston, MD 21047
DATE POSTED
November 12, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- As needed, depending on special event
- Events may be held at any of 6 senior centers.