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Lansing, MI 48911
Due to COIVD-19 all in-person volunteer trainings are on hold. However, if you are interested in volunteering for this program please contact Tri-County Office on Aging and you will be updated on the status of future volunteer trainings. Thank you for understanding! DO YOU WANT TO HELP OLDER ADULDS PREVENT FALLS AND STAY INDEPENDENT? Become a volunteer coach for the program A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls. This award winning program is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls. Trained volunteer coaches can facilitate the workshop in Clinton, Eaton, and/or Ingham Counties. The workshops are held in community locations and last 2 hours per session for 8 sessions (16 hour commitment to facilitate one workshop). The training to become a coach is one day (8 hours). Once trained, the program manager works with you to schedule a workshop around your availability and desired location. We are looking for people who have: Good communication Enthusiasm Dependability Willingness to lead a small group Interest in working with older adults Life experiences valued- with education or health experience a plus Your Role as a COACH would be to: Teach the materials and engage others in group conversation Lead the exercises Connect with each participant Have fun! When: The next training date is TBD. If you are interested in this workshop and/or you would like an application, contact Christine Histed at 517-887-1450 or histedc@tcoa.org. To learn more about TCOA's evidence-based programs, please visit https://www.tcoa.org/classesevidence-based-programs/.
Date Posted: Apr 17, 2023
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Lansing, MI 48933
Are you interested in supporting older adults, working in a community setting, or interacting with the public? Individuals can help out at one of the Tri-County Office on Aging's senior dining sites, which are located throughout Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. Dining site volunteers can help in a variety of ways, from helping to dish up and serve food to greeting or assisting with paperwork at dining sites across the tri-county area. Many of our dining sites are (essentially) entirely operated by volunteers, so any assistance is truly appreciated! Sometimes just talking to people can make a huge difference in their dining experience. When needed, we also love to have volunteers at dining sites that can help with educational and entertainment programs for the sites. If you have a special talent to share, such as playing music, please reach out!
Date Posted: Apr 17, 2023
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Lansing, MI 48911
MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEER HOW TO MAKE IT HAPPEN: TCOA needs volunteer drivers in the following locations: Greater Lansing Eaton County Clinton County Rural Ingham County Visit https://www.tcoa.org/volunteer and submit the online volunteer application. OR you can submit an application by mail or in person at the Tri-County Office on Aging. The Meals on Wheels office serving your area will contact you to set up a training. VOLUNTEER QUALIFICATIONS One hour, between 10:30am-1:30pm, M-F Physical ability to deliver meals Attend a training; A ride-along with an experienced volunteer A vehicle to use while delivering meals Complete a criminal background check VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTION Pick up meals at a designated time and place Deliver to each home as designated on route sheet Return meal containers to a designated area
Date Posted: Apr 17, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Lansing, MI 48911
Due to COIVD-19 all in-person volunteer trainings are on hold. However, if you are interested in volunteering for this program please contact Tri-County Office on Aging and you will be updated on the status of future volunteer trainings. Thank you for understanding! DO YOU WANT TO HELP OTHER MANAGE THEIR CHRONIC PAIN? We are looking for enthusiastic people to lead the Chronic Pain PATH ( Personal Action Toward Health) workshop in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. Chronic Pain PATH is a 6-week workshop in which trained lay leaders (this is where you come in!) help people with chronic pain or caregivers of a person with chronic pain learn skills to manage their condition and improve their quality of life. Workshops meet for 2 1/2 hours once/week for 6 weeks. Total time commitment is 15 hours for each worskhop. QUALIFICATIONS Role model for healthy behaviors Possess good listening skills, non-judgmental, and dependable Life experience with chronic pain, is a caregiver to someone with chronic pain, or wants to help others with chronic pain Comfortable speaking in front of others and facilitating groups Can follow a scripted manual while connecting with participants No prior teaching experience or healthcare education is required TRAINING Trainings are 4 full days and you must attend each day to become a leader Next training dates are TBD. If you are interested, contact Chrstine (see below) and she will contact you when dates are determined. To request an application or for more information, contact Christine Histed at 517-887-1450 or histedc@tcoa.org. To learn more about TCOA's evidence-based programs, please visit https://www.tcoa.org/classesevidence-based-programs/.
Date Posted: Apr 17, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Lansing, MI 48911
Due to COIVD-19 all in-person volunteer trainings are on hold. However, if you are interested in volunteering for this program please contact Tri-County Office on Aging and you will be updated on the status of future volunteer trainings. Thank you for understanding! DO YOU WANT TO HELP FAMILY CAREGIVERS TAKE BETTER CARE OF THEMSELVES? Become a Powerful Tools for Caregivers Leader!! We are looking for enthusiastic people to lead workshops in Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton County. Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) is a 6-week workshop designed for caregivers to learn how to take better care of themselves while caring for someone else. Workshops are led by trained leaders and meets for 2 1/2 hours once/week for 6 weeks. Total commitment is 15 hours per workshop. As a PTC Class Leader, you will help caregivers : Reduce stress and balance their life Improve self-confidence and communication skills Make tough decisions and manage difficult emotions Locate local resources and more! What does the training program include? Scripted curriculum A copy of The Caregiver Helpbook, companion book to the class Interactive training provided by a team of certified Master Trainers Things to know: Training consists of 2 full days (16 hours). You must attend both days of the training to be a leader. After training you must facilitate one workshop in the next 6 months and one workshop each year thereafter to remain active. Once trained, you will work with the program manager to schedule a workshop around your availability and desired location. LEADER TRAINING DATES: Next training date is TBD. To be placed on a waiting list contact Christine (see below for details). To request an application or for more information contact Christine T. Histed at 517-887-1450 or histedc@tcoa.org
Date Posted: Apr 17, 2023
