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If you are age 55+, AmeriCorps Seniors Can Help You Volunteer, Make a Difference
ORGANIZATION: Milestone Senior Services
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AmeriCorps Seniors engages people age 55 and better in volunteer service to meet community needs and provides a high quality experience for the volunteers. We partner with nonprofit agencies and schools to connect older adults to volunteer opportunities. Many opportunities are available in Kalamazoo County, with a few offered in Calhoun County.
Participation is free and open to volunteers choosing to serve in an RSVP focus area activity (listed below). RSVP volunteers serving in these activities receive membership benefits including limited mileage reimbursement for those who might otherwise find it financially difficult to volunteer, invitation to a volunteer celebration, and supplemental accident, excess auto liability and personal liability insurance while serving provided at no cost.
We are accepting new Volunteers to serve in these focus area activities.
- Deliver Meals on Wheels
- Visit with seniors in person or by phone
- Tutor or mentor students
- Give seniors rides to the doctor or grocery store
- Spend time visiting with homebound seniors
- Tutor adults in reading
- Build accessible ramps or make home repairs for seniors
- Supporting home medical equipment loan program
- Many other options available
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About Milestone Senior Services
Location:
918 Jasper St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001, US
Mission Statement
To provide options that empower people to thrive in their community.
Description
Milestone Senior Services (formerly Senior Services of Southwest Michigan) offers a full selection of programs and service developed with today's older adult in mind. over 20 programs that assist people to support their independence and help them stay living at home. Services include Meals on Wheels, Home Repair, Care Navigator, Information and Assistance, Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program, MI Choice Waiver, Food for All, Friendship Center Meal Sites, and Behavioral Health and Wellness. We host RSVP - Your Invitation to Volunteer, and the Senior Companion national service programs to connect older adults to volunteering and to support them in their service. Our Generations Catering offers casual to sophisticated dining with a purpose, as all profits support our Meals on Wheels and Friendship Center Meal Sites.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Kalamazoo, MI 49001
DATE POSTED
March 27, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- Regular or Flexible Schedules, One Time Projects
- Application, Government Issued ID or Drivers License, Orientation, Requirements vary by opportunity