Legacy Corps Companionship Care for Veterans and Military Families
ORGANIZATION: Spectrum Generations
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Spectrum Generations is partnering with Legacy Corps, a program of Americorps, to enhance independent living for veterans and military families.
Legacy Corps Mission is to provide caregiver support to services by and for veterans and military members in order to decrease caregiver burden and stress and increase the potential of the caregiver to sustain the loved ones at home.
Legacy Corps Member Volnteers will,
- Complete 450 hours of service in one year
- Participate in 90 hours of training
- Pass Criminal Checks
- Provide Companship Care(no toileting, transfers or medication)
- Receive a $160.00 monthly stipend
- Education award of $1,920.00 upon completionof 450 hours of service
More opportunities with Spectrum Generations
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Spectrum Generations
Location:
1 Weston Ct, PO Box 2589, Augusta, ME 04338, US
Mission Statement
Promoting life-long learning, health, wellness, nutrition, community engagement and social well-being of all older and disabled adults.
Description
Spectrum Generations spans four decades as a leading nonprofit provider of innovative solutions to the challenges of meals, care-giving, counseling, socialization, wellness, and life-long learning to seniors, maturing adults, and the disabled. Our mission is to secure positive outcomes through at-home and community-based services in rural, city, and small town settings for vulnerable aging and disabled populations.
Spectrum Generations:
- Offers a variety of assistance and services to seniors and disabled adults and their families ranging from a friendly helping hand to trained care including Meals on Wheels, Adult DayBreak, Family Caregiver Services, Money Management, and Bridges Personal Services and Care Management.
- Provides information about questions and concerns on a wide variety of issues that impact adults including Maine Care, Medicare, money-saving benefits programs as well as referral services and community presentations.
- Encourages the passions of aging and/or disabled adults and their families for lifelong learning through programs, classes, and workshops at our seven community centers.
- Provides opportunities and connections to participate in rewarding experiences such as social dining, travel, fitness and wellness programs, special events, and volunteer opportunities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1 Weston DriveAugusta, ME 04330
DATE POSTED
August 3, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 10 hours per week