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Board Member - Sarasota County Resident (60+)

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ORGANIZATION: Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida

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Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) is seeking to add to its Board of Directors. We are currently looking for representatives from DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Collier, and Sarasota counties.

Potential board members must be 60-years or older, residents of Glades, DeSoto, Sarasota, Collier and Hendry counties, and a representative working in or retired from banking, faith-based organizations, the mental health field, or physical therapy.

  • Members serve three-year terms.
  • Elected Officers serve a two-year term, and consist of a Chairperson, Vice Chair and Treasurer.

The AAASWFL Board of Directors meet six times a year. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the fourth Thursday of the month.

To apply, visit https://aaaswfl.org/how-to-help/volunteer/

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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

Board Development
People with Disabilities
Seniors
Board Development, People with Disabilities, Seniors

WHEN

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WHERE

Sarasota County, FloridaSarasota, FL 34275

(27.14644,-82.44278)
 

DATE POSTED

February 7, 2024

SKILLS

  • Mental Health
  • Financial Service Assistance
  • Counseling / Mental Health
  • Physical Therapy
  • Community Outreach
  • Faith-based Leadership

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 60
  • The AAASWFL Board of Directors meet six times a year. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the fourth Thursday of the month.
  • Must be a resident of Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry or Sarasota County, Florida, and 60+ years.

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