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Help people with chronic conditions change their lives!
ORGANIZATION: Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Are you a supportive, compassionate person?
Do you love helping others?
The Area Agency on Aging is looking for volunteers to train as leaders for our Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP). This program is designed to help older adults and adults with disabilities as they make a step-by-step plan to improve their health and their lives.
Volunteers will complete a four-day training, to be held in Collier County on consecutive Thursday/Fridays, April 16-17 and 23-24 (exact location TBA). To become certified to lead the program, you must attend all four days.
Training is free with a commitment to lead workshops on behalf of the Area Agency on Aging. These CDSMP workshops meet once a week for 2 1/2 hours for six weeks, and can start as soon as the training is completed.
AAASWFL volunteers should be at least 18 years of age, have a valid drivers’ license, and must be able to pass a background screening. While not mandatory, experience with teaching, instruction, public speaking, health care, nutrition, or community outreach is helpful. The ideal CDSMP volunteer also has experience with chronic conditions, either personally or as a care provider.
Potential volunteers may contact Sherry Young, AAASWFL Health & Wellness Coordinator, through the Elder Helpline at (866) 413-5337 (866-41-ELDER) or by emailing sherry.young@aaaswfl.org.
Volunteer applications can also be found at the AAASWFL website: www.aaaswfl.org.
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About Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida
Location:
2830 Winkler Avenue, Suite 112, Fort Myers, FL 33916, US
Mission Statement
Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida connects older adults and adults with disabilities to resources and assistance for living safely with independence and dignity.
Description
The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) is a nonprofit organization serving older adults (age 60+) and adults with disabilities in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, and Sarasota counties. It connects them, their families and caregivers to resources like elder care, adult day care, housing assistance, home care, meals, housekeeping, legal assistance, personal care, and volunteer opportunities. AAASWFL is one of 11 Aging and Disability Resource Centers designated by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and is responsible for overseeing and providing services for Planning and Service Area 8 and is a member of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging a nonprofit association representing a national network of 622 Area Agencies on Aging. AAASWFL is primarily known for its Elder Helpline (866-41-ELDER), a toll-free service that helps seniors, adults with disabilities, and caregivers. AAASWFL is also the State's point of entry for long-term care programs and government-funded services. Outreach Programs include health and wellness classes for older adults and caregivers, Medicare benefits counseling through the SHINE program, and elder abuse prevention and education.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
660 Tamiami Trail N # 21Alzheimer's Support NetworkNaples, FL 34102
DATE POSTED
February 20, 2020
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Group Facilitation
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Nutrition
- Community Outreach
- Public Speaking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Once the four-day training is completed, CDSMP classes meet once weekly for six weeks, for a total of 15 hours.