Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Prescription Drug Diversion has become a huge issue in Vermont and across our country. Through a partnership with the Attorney General's Office, Vermont SMP is offering training to volunteers who want to share information with their peers to prevent drug theft and diversion. The presentation is When Healing Hands Harm.

Volunteers interested in this project will need to attend a training with the Attorney General Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit and a separate orientation with the Vermont SMP. In addition, volunteers must have their own transportation and be willing to provide five presentations yearly.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)

We need volunteers who are free at these times Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (55+) Volunteers will work with the following groups Older Adults (55+) People With Developmental Disabilities People Diagnosed With Mental Health Disorders People With Physical Disabilities This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Advocacy & Human Rights Aging/Seniors Consumer Protection Drug Abuse Criminal Justice Substance Abuse We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Public Speaking

Contact Person: Anita Hoy, Volunteer Coordinator, (802) 229-4731, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

641 Comstock Rd., Suite 4 Berlin, VT 05602 (See a map)

Directions:

From I-89 North or South: I-89 to Exit 7, at the 3rd set of lights, take a right then take the 1st right onto Granger Road. Continue to the end of Granger Road where it intersects with Comstock Road. Take a left onto Comstock Road. Take the 2nd left into our parking area. COVE’s office is in the gray part of the building. Use first red door. Once you enter the building COVE's door is on your left. From Route 2: Turn onto Route 302/Barre-Montpelier Road going southeast toward Barre. At the first set of lights, take a right turn onto VT-62 W. Merge into the left turn lane at the first set of lights which are at the top of the hill. Take this left onto the Airport Road. Take your first right onto Granger Road shortly after BankNorth. Proceed to the end of Granger Rd. (approximately .8 miles). At the stop sign, turn left onto Comstock Rd. Take the 2nd left into our parking area. COVE’s office is in the gray part of the building. Use the first red door. Once you enter the building, COVE’s door is on your left.   Nearest Bus Stop: Central Vermont Hospital, 1.5 miles minute walk

Web Site: http://www.vermontelders.org

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Anita Hoy, Vermont SMP Director
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	3
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	3 - 5 monthly
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	55 years
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	n/a
Is parking available?
	n/a
Is there a cost for parking?
	no
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	Yes
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Yes
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, Interview (phone or in-person), References
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties

Last updated on March 9, 2009