Needs From: Volunteer United

Assist older adults with their finances in Monroe, Genesee, Orleans, Livingston and Ontario Counties.

For some people, budgeting, bill paying and day-to-day financial matters become an impossible burden. This volunteer opportunity helps by working with neighbors who are struggling to manage their own finances. Work with creditors to resolve financial problems and create financial stability. Trained AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers work one-on-one with clients. Training is ongoing and volunteers meet monthly for updates.

Training Provided.

Benefits:

Volunteers age 55 & older, who register through AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP, are covered by no-cost supplemental accident & liability insurance. Flexible assignment. Inclusion in volunteer recognition events.

The Finger Lakes Caregiver Institute (FLCI) is seeking volunteers to provide friendly, non-medical caregiving to adults with mild cognitive impairment or early stage dementia, for a few hours a week. Give a caregiver a short break from responsibilities.

TAKE THE CONFUSION OUT OF MEDICARE.

Help with Medicare information and guidance by training to become a non-biased, health insurance specialist. Explain benefits to beneficiaries and advocate for clients.

Your volunteer commitment is flexible, and we provide the necessary training and ongoing support.

Locations: At Lifespan, hospitals, community centers, and over the phone in Monroe and Livingston counties.

Give older neighbors rides to appointments. Flexible volunteer opportunity - work on your schedule, in your community!

The Give-A-Lift transportation program interviews, trains and places volunteers in volunteer driver programs throughout Monroe County. Help older adults and disabled individuals remain independent in their own homes by providing rides to the doctor and other vital appointments.

Volunteers pick clients up at their homes and drive them to appointments. Enjoy socializing with homebound people who look forward to an outing. Pick up client at an appointed time to return home.

Flexible assignments. Training is provided at no cost.

Car required. Give-A-Lift Drivers must have a valid license and current automobile insurance.

Peer leaders help older adults learn to take charge of chronic conditions like diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, and chronic pain. Help an adult find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about their health. 

Coaches help participants learn how to "Live Healthy". Classes will have central themes including Chronic Disease Management, Diabetes, etc. Full training is provided. Expectation is that coaches will lead at least two, four-week workshops a year. Coaches over the age of 55 are particularly sought for peer-led classes.

"A Matter of Balance" is designed to help older adults manage concerns about falls and increase their physical activity. Volunteer coaches are trained to provide this program which is conducted in eight two-hour sessions and uses group discussion, problem-solving strategies, videos and gentle physical exercise.

Coaches need good communication and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, dependability and a willingness to lead small groups of older adults. Full training is provided so that coaches can demonstrate and lead balance promoting exercises and guide discussions on attitudes about falling and causes of falls. The two-part coach training class combines video, group discussion, exercise activities, use of workbook, and practice teaching activities. All materials are supplied. Coaches also need to be able to lead low to moderate level exercise. Coaches over the age of 55 are particularly sought for peer-led classes.

OMBUDSMAN: A trained volunteer who is NYS certified as an independent advocate for residents of long-term care communities and their families. Ombudsmen can help with resident's care and rights, personal concerns, financial concerns, administrative policies in nursing and adult homes, resident/staff misunderstandings, suspected neglect, mistreatment or abuse. Complete training and support is given to all volunteers.

Assignments are available throughout Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Genesee, Wyoming, Seneca, Wayne and Yates Counties.