Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Investment Fraud happens to many knowledgeable and independent people. Our goal is to use a prepared curriculum that can be shared with groups of seniors and baby boomers to alert them of tactics, resources and responses to incidences of deception. This is part of a partnership with AARP and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. You will receive an orientation to Vermont SMP and curriculum training with other Vermont volunteers, like yourself. You can assist to locate interested groups/audiences. Then you can deliver our message to these small groups found in local churches, senior centers, libraries, etc. We will provide materials and support and any assistance that ensures your success with this program.

Volunteers must attend a Vermont SMP orientation to become accustomed to our mission and that of our sponsoring organization COVE. You must attend an Investment Fraud training as well. Otherwise, it is important that interested persons are comfortable educating adults and speaking in front of groups.

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+) Individual Volunteers will work with the following groups Adults (26-54) Older Adults (55+) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Advocacy & Human Rights Elder Abuse Consumer Protection Seniors Criminal Justice We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Public Speaking Teaching

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 - 5
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	4 - 5 presentations yearly in addition to training
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?
	Varies
Is there a cost for parking?
	Varies
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?
	Accessible with limitations
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?
	No
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties

Last updated on June 8, 2009