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2 people are interested
Experience EngAGEd
ORGANIZATION: Boomers Leading Change
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2 people are interested
Experience EngAGEd is a one year commitment designed for individuals who are ready to take a deep dive into volunteering. Fellow opportunities include 10, 15, or 20 hours weekly based on the needs of the individual host site. Ten-twelve host sites are partners in this program. Critical issues such as food security access to healthcare, and helping older adults remain in their homes are addressed by fellows.
In addition to on-site service, fellows meet monthly for training and team building sessions during the course of the year commitment.
An experience benefit of $200 is paid on a monthly basis to Fellows over the course of the year commitment.
More opportunities with Boomers Leading Change
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Boomers Leading Change
Location:
425 S. Cherry Street, Suite 840, Denver, CO 80246, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Boomers Leading Change is to mobilize, connect and empower Adults 50+ to utilize their skills, experience, passion and energy to create positive, lasting social change.
Description
Boomers Leading Change (BLC) opened it's doors in 2010 to support the Boomer generation in rewriting a positive narrative of aging. BLC partners with over 40 host organizations across Metro Denver to address issues that affect an individual's ability to get and stay healthy.
These high-impact positions serve populations from young children to frail elderly and long-time Denver residents to immigrants new to the community. Environments range from formal (for example health clinic) to on the ground grassroots organizations and everything in between.
There are two pathways for volunteering:
Boomer Volunteers is for individuals who are interested in contributing 3-6 hours weekly.
AmeriCorps Encore, the only program in CO, is for individuals age 55+ able to commit 10 or 20 hours weekly. It is an 11-month program which includes a stipend and an education credit upon completion.
BLC also offers a pathway for learning.
Colorado Encore Network is a monthly gathering for educational presentations, animated discussions and the opportunity to connect with other adults age 50+.
The Action Academy is an ongoing series of two-hour sessions taught by experts from community organizations. Participants learn practical skills on the most effective ways to make their voices heard, as well as education information on a variety of important issues.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
ACROSS METRO DENVERDenver, CO 80246
DATE POSTED
February 17, 2020
SKILLS
- Healthcare
- Basic Computer Skills
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 50
- Orientation or Training
- Fellow positions are 10, 15, or 20 hours weekly based on the needs of the host site for a one year commitment.
- All fellows are requires to take Motivational Interviewing and Cultural Sensitivity training. Additional training, including Health Care Navigation, is based in individual positions.