National Volunteer Month 2022

April is National Volunteer Month! Aging Ahead, along with other organizations in the aging network, rely on volunteers to deliver vital programs and services. We’re pleased to share some information about opportunities you may want to consider to help support older adults in our community.

Alzheimer’s Association. Help advance the fight against Alzheimer’s from the ground up. The 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Jefferson County alz.org/jeffcomo   https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2022/MO-GreaterMissouri?pg=entry&fr_id=15685   For more information please contact Doug Geist at dgeist@alz.orgor call 316-200-0684 or join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/JeffCoWalktoEndAlz  

CLAIM – Apply to join our team of certified counselors who help people understand their Medicare healthcare benefits and assist them on a one-on-one basis with their Medicare questions. Many of our volunteer opportunities can be done from the comfort of your own home! Contact Laura Conners by phone or email lconners@agingahead.org 636-207-0847 or www.missouriclaim.org

LifeWise STL – The Senior Companion Program provides meaningful volunteer opportunities to individuals age 55 years or older. Through home and community visits, Senior Companion volunteers help isolated and frail older adults maintain the highest possible level of independent living. For more information please contact – Samantha Ferguson Knightsknight@lifewisestl.org or call 314-627-1242.

Oasis – Franklin County – RSVP Intergenerational Tutoring Program pairs older adults with children in grades K-3 to work one-on-one each week as their tutors, mentors and friends. To learn more please contact Sarah Lesinski RSVP Tutoring Coordinator-Franklin County slesinski@oasisnet.org or call 636-259-8273

VOYCE is in need of ombudsman volunteers and volunteers for Friendly VOYCE program. Anyone interested contact Libby Sykes lsykes@voycestl.org or by phone at 314-556-3704, or register for more information at: https://www.voycestl.org/ways-give/volunteer/.