Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers play a valuable role in our ability to meet the needs of seniors and individuals living with disabilities in our community. Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and our local communities, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer. Volunteering and helping others can reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose. While it’s true that the more you volunteer, the more benefits you’ll experience, volunteering doesn’t have to involve a long-term commitment or take a huge amount of time out of your busy day. Giving your time in even simple ways can help those in need and improve your health and happiness.
We are looking for volunteers for the following programs:
Long Term Care Ombudsman
Foster Grandparents
Senior Companions
Telephone Reassurance
Senior Exercise Programs
Living a Healthy Life Class Leaders
Medicare Enrollment
Public Benefits Enrollment
The Senior population of Southern Utah is quickly growing, as are the issues that affect them. The Area Agency on Aging has been providing services to frail and elderly adults for over 20 years, but our activities go beyond that. Whether it be providing information and referrals, offering training and educational events, or teaching principles of living well, there is something for everyone at the AAA. Your support is important to our work at Area Agency on Aging - Five County AOG. There are many ways you can contribute to our community, and every little bit that you commit goes a long way in helping us fulfill our mission.
AmeriCorps Seniors
Foster Grandparent
The AmeriCorps Seniors Programs offer lower income seniors the opportunity to earn a small stipend while serving their community. To qualify you must be:
Over the age of 55
Income eligible (single less then $2100, married less than $2900 per month)
Willing to serve a minimum of 15 hours per week
Pass a state and federal background check
Foster Grandparents serve in local schools in their community by assisting children with:
Reading
Math
Social Skills
And being a friend
AmeriCorps Seniors
Senior Companion
The AmeriCorps Seniors Programs offer lower income seniors the opportunity to earn a small stipend while serving their community. To qualify you must be:
Over the age of 55
Income eligible (single less then $2100, married less than $2900 per month)
Willing to serve a minimum of 15 hours per week
Pass a state and federal background check
Senior Companions assist homebound seniors in their community by providing:
Companionship
Transportation
Light Housekeeping
Respite Care
Benefits Enrollment Center
Benefits Coach
Individuals working as a Benefits Coach for the Benefits Enrollment Center are tasked with connecting individuals to the benefits they may qualify for. Depending on a Volunteer’s exact position their individual duties may vary, but all Volunteers should be prepared to do the following on a regular basis:
Interact with potential clients
Record personal and confidential client information
SHIP and SMP
Medicare Specialist
The SHIP and SMP program operates with a variety of volunteer roles, and works to connect volunteers with the role that best suites them. The program strives to provide objective and unbiased information and services involving Medicare and other health insurance programs. Available roles include:
Information Distributor
Administrative Support
Exhibitor/Presenter
Counselor