Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Many seniors live alone and have no social contact network. They would love to have a visitor once a week for an hour or so. CVAA is recruiting volunteers to provide companionship to these seniors through one-on-one visits. CVAA staff work with prospective volunteers to find the right placement. Schedules are flexible; volunteer and senior agree on mutually convenient frequency and time/day to meet. Benefits include enjoying a relationship that is rewarding to both you and your new friend, seeing the difference you make in someone's life, contributing to the greater good of your community, obtaining experience working with seniors, and receiving ongoing support and recognition from CVAA staff. Seniors reside in Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle counties.

Requirements include ability to converse with people of all backgrounds and philosophies, ability to understand and practice confidentiality under all circumstances, dependability and accountability, ability to accept senior direction and to set clear, reasonable boundaries.

This opportunity is sponsored by: CVAA

We need volunteers who are free at these times Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule Weekly Occasional This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Families Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Unpaid Interns Community Service (School) Young Adults (18-25) Volunteers will work with the following groups Low-income / Poverty People With Physical Disabilities Men Women Older Adults (55+) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Aging/Seniors We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Companionship

Contact Person: Bev Hill, Volunteer Coordinator, (802) 865-0360 Ext. 1034, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

Residential Locations Various, VT 05404 (See a map)

Directions:

Exact directions to location provided as needed   Nearest Bus Stop: May not be available, Varies minute walk

Details where opportunity can also be performed

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Volunteer Coordinator/AmeriCorps members
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	unlimited
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	none
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	14
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	none
Is parking available?
	Yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	No
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	No
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, Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI), Confidentiality Statement
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