WRAAA offers
several opportunities for Seniors, Caregivers, and the general public who
would like to give back to the community. Whether your interest lies
in helping the elderly or the youth of your community, we have several
different options where volunteer workers can, and are, making a difference.
Foster
Grandparent Program
In this
program, "grandparents" are matched with children in public and special
schools, sheltered workshops, juvenile justice and head start programs.
The volunteers benefit from a rewarding experience and a small stipend.
The children receive valuable one-on-one attention from caring friends....
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Senior
Centers
Volunteers
are always needed to work at senior centers, deliver meals, make friendly
visits with the homebound, make reassurance phone calls, and help with
other tasks that would assist the elderly. More
Other
Volunteer Opportunities
The following
Volunteer Opportunities cover a broad spectrum of interests and talents:
Volunteer Long Term
Care Ombudsman in Nursing Homes
Transportation of Clients
Family Caregiver Respite
Sitters
Board and Advisory Council
Silver Haired Legislature
Meals on Wheelers Deliverers
Eagle Mountain Assisted
Living Visitors, Activity Presenters
Handyman Services/Ramps
and Fix up Projects
Office Assistance Clerical
Projects
If you have a special talent,
or an idea which would help the Senior Citizens in your community, or would
like to help out by volunteering your services in any of the volunteer
opportunities already mentioned, or simply need more information, please
let us know about it. You can
also reach us by phone toll free at 1-800-382-3205, or, in the Batesville
area, 870-612-3000.
White
River Aging Foundation
For those
who would like to help in other ways, the White River Aging Foundation,
Inc. is a 501C 3 tax exempt, non profit organization created by the White
River Area Agency On Aging, Inc. to promote contributions and generate
financial resources to fund services for seniors in the future.... More
