ENOA is recruiting Senior Companions, Foster Grandparents
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en and women age 55 and older who want to earn a taxfree stipend while making an impact in their community are encouraged to join the Senior Companion Program and the Foster Grandparent Program. Sponsored locally by the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging, the SCP and FGP are national programs of the Corporation for National and Community Service through the Senior Service Corps. Senior Companions help other older adults maintain their independence by visiting them at home to discuss the news, read mail, play cards, run errands, etc. Foster Grandparents serve as positive role models for children who need special attention with education, healthcare, and social development in schools, Head Start programs, and child development centers. SCP and FGP volunteers must meet income guidelines and complete an enrollment process that includes references and background checks. In exchange for volunteering 15 hours or more per week, Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions receive a $2.65 an hour tax-free stipend, mileage reimbursement, an annual physical examination, supplemental accident insurance coverage, and other benefits including an annual recognition luncheon. The stipend does not interfere with rent, disability, Medicaid, or other benefits. For more information on the FGP and SCP, please call 402-444-6536.
NARFE The National Active and Retired Federal Employees’ Chapter 144 meets the first Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at the Amazing Pizza Machine, 13955 S Plz. For more information, please call 402-292-1156. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees’ Aksarben Chapter 1370 meets the second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at the Amazing Pizza Machine, 13955 S Plz. For more information, please call 402-342-4351.
Flaherty Senior Consulting
RSVP
Flaherty Senior Consulting is offering a series of free Caregiver Solutions Groups designed to teach men and women caring for a loved one with dementia to deal with issues, obtain skills and knowledge, and engage in discussions about caregiving options. The sessions are held monthly from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more information or to sign up, please contact Nancy Flaherty at flahertyconsulting@cox.net or 402-312-9324. Here’s the schedule:
RSVP is recruiting men and women age 55 and older for a variety of volunteer opportunities. For more information in Douglas, Sarpy, and Cass counties, please call 402-4446536, ext. 1024. In Dodge and Washington counties, please call 402-721-7780. • The VA Medical Center needs volunteers. • Partnership 4 Kids is looking for volunteers to mentor Pre-K through high school students. • Food Bank for the Heartland needs volunteers to help with the SNAP program. • The Fremont Low-Income Ministry. • The Blair and Fremont Car-Go Program needs volunteers to drive older adults to their appointments. • Care Corps Family Services is looking for volunteers. • Fremont’s Habitat for Humanity wants volunteers. • Fremont Health needs volunteers. • Nye Legacy Health & Rehabilitation is looking for volunteers to help with its bingo games Tuesdays @ 2 p.m. • Premier Estates of Fremont wants volunteers to assist its activity director.
• First Thursday of the month The Servite Center of Compassion nd 72 Street & Ames Circle
• Third Wednesday of the month St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church 93rd & Dodge streets
• Second Tuesday of the month St. Vincent de Paul Church 14330 Eagle Run Drive
• Fourth Saturday of the month Faith Westwood United Methodist Church 4814 Oaks Lane
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