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2 people are interested
Policy Advocate &/or Researcher, Colorado
ORGANIZATION: Colorado Center for Aging
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
We need Coloradans to look at and weigh in on policies which affect the lives of older Coloradans!
The Advocacy Committee (AC) of the Colorado Center for Aging (CCA) looks into varying issues facing older adults in Colorado, and existing or potential legislation which might influence them. Research is done by subgroups, each subgroup looking at a specific topic/issue/piece of legislation. The subgroups' findings inform CCA in determining CCA’s official positions for advocacy.
We need subgroup volunteers who will look deeply into any of these issues below!
There are 18 different subgroups; the topics include the following:
Adult Protection; Age Discrimination; Behavioral Health; Broadband Access; Caregiving; Congregate Care Facilities; Dialysis Transportation; Financial Security; Food-Nutrition; Geriatric Healthcare Providers; Homeowners Associations; Housing Security; Mobile Home Parks; Non-Emergency Medical Transportation; Pain Management; Substance Abuse; Property Taxation; Value of Older Adults.
(There is room for more subgroups as people have interest in different topics.)
Subgroups meet remotely (Zoom) and according to everyone's schedules (flexible).
Join in the research/advocacy fun on a spirited team, and help CCA help older Coloradans!
More opportunities with Colorado Center for Aging
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Colorado Center for Aging
Location:
PO Box 102662, Denver, CO 80250, US
Mission Statement
"Raising the Voice of Older Coloradans!" VISION - A Colorado where all older adults have full inclusion, appreciation, and respect, giving their voice and being heard on the ranges of issues which will increase their own thriving, and well-being of all Coloradans. MISSION - To seek, create, and provide forums for voices of older Coloradoans to be heard in meaningful and impactful ways, so as to create and sustain the age-friendly community which they, and we all, seek.
Description
The Colorado Center for Aging (CCA) is currently made up of and supported by:
- 1200 Supporters (receiving our weekly eNewsletters)
- 200 Members (engaged in topics and issues concerning older Coloradoans)
- 50 Weekly Participants (of our Advocacy Committee Meetings and involved in Research Subcommittees)
- A Board of Directors (of 8), and an Advisory Team (4) all with sound experience and knowledge in serving older Coloradoans
- An Executive Director, and Communications Specialist
- Thoughtful, researched policy positions on approximately 40 pieces of legislation per year (approximately 2000 pieces in its 40 year history), done by members serving on 18 different research topic-groups.
- Trainings in advocacy and political process to approximately 50 citizens/year (approximately 1100 advocates trained in the 25 year history of that program).
- At least one day of advocacy, visibility, and relationship-building with legislators at the State Capitol each year of around 200 older Coloradoans.
- Regular Webinars on issues facing older Coloradoans, given by local and regional experts.
- A weekly eNewsletter comprised of information and article references on issues which are of great interest to older Coloradoans.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
November 5, 2021
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 8 hours / month.