Helps people ages 55 and older to find volunteer opportunities that match their skills and interests. Mileage reimbursement, supplemental insurance, and other benefits provided.

Engages those 55 years of age and older in meaningful volunteer service within their community. Volunteers become a vital community resource addressing critical needs and enhancing quality of life in Chautauqua County. Over 540 volunteers serve in over 65 volunteer sites throughout the county, with major focus areas including "Healthy Futures" (assisting individuals affected by Food Insecurity), Health Education, and Senior Companionship - Access to Care and Aging in Place.

Assists seniors who have difficulty with daily living tasks so that they can retain their ability and independence. Among other activities, assists with tasks such as grocery shopping and errands, providing friendship and companionship, alerting doctors and family members to potential problems, and providing respite to caregivers.

Provides part-time opportunities for individuals age fifty-five and older to serve in a diverse range of nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and faith-based organizations lend their business skills to community groups that provide critical social services, or engage in other activities that benefit the communities in which they live.

This program offers older adults an opportunity to give back to their community, through volunteering. They can give of their time, talents and experience to engage in service activities that will assist in meeting the need of the community.

Places national service members in full-time service opportunities with partnering organizations to meet the goal of community sustainability through poverty elimination. Members build the capacity of their host organizations by doing community outreach, funds development, program implementation, volunteer management, and other tasks as needed. Members make a year-long commitment to serve, in which they fully immerse themselves into their communities, holding no outside employment and not attending school. Benefits include: - Living allowance of $12,490 annually, paid bi-weekly. - Choice of $6,095 education award or stipend of $1,800 upon completion - Health coverage provided - Eligibility for child care - Life insurance if desired - Intensive training and member support

Offers a variety of home care options, from basic medical and daily living needs, to more specialized medical care, skilled nursing, infusion therapy, and support services for traumatic brain injury. Short-term in-home respite care is also available for families/caretakers, along with a companionship program for older adults who need someone to visit or help with simple tasks in a patient's home or in a health care facility.

Offers a full range of volunteer opportunities for older adults, with local and national organizations. Individuals choose how and where they want to serve, the amount of time to give, and if they want to draw on their skills or develop new ones. Participants receive pre-service orientation, training from the organization, and supplemental insurance while on duty.

This program offers older adults an opportunity to give back to their community, through volunteering. They can give of their time, talents and experience to engage in service activities that will assist in meeting the need of the community.

This program offers older adults an opportunity to give back to their community, through volunteering. They can give of their time, talents and experience to engage in service activities that will assist in meeting the need of the community.

This program offers older adults an opportunity to give back to their community, through volunteering. They can give of their time, talents and experience to engage in service activities that will assist in meeting the need of the community.

Friendship Center volunteers, Home Delivered Meals drivers, Clerical Assistance, Picnic and Outdoor Event Help (spring, summer and fall), Health Insurance Counseling (HIICAP), Exercise Coaching, A Matter of Balance Leaders, Tai Chi leaders, Friendly Calls volunteers. Free training is provided as necessary. Many of the above volunteering options are suitable for students who need to fulfill school and/or house-of-worship community service requirements, particularly our OFA Picnics and other OFA events.

Older adults volunteer opportunities of Sullivan county.

Offers a variety of home care options, from basic medical and daily living needs, to more specialized medical care, skilled nursing, infusion therapy, and support services for traumatic brain injury. Short-term in-home respite care is also available for families/caretakers, along with a companionship program for older adults who need someone to visit or help with simple tasks in a patient's home or in a health care facility.

Intergenerational program where older adults provide daily support for children with special needs at health and educational facilities in Rockland. One-on-one support to enhance child's learning experience. Income eligible volunteers receive financial support for participating in program. Meal, transportation daily. Education and training, insurance while on assignment also provided.

Provides volunteer opportunities for men, women, and youth. The Office of Volunteers continuously recruits, interviews and determines the best service suited for a volunteer. Those interested in becoming a volunteer can call, write or fax American Red Cross on Long Island. Online application available www.redcross.org/li.

This program is about seniors helping seniors. Low-income seniors receive training and a small stipend to provide chore services, friendly visiting, respite to caregivers and technology assistance. Volunteers are background checked, can volunteer 5-40 hours per week, and are matched with seniors in the community who need help.

Offers a variety of home care options, from basic medical and daily living needs, to more specialized medical care, skilled nursing, infusion therapy, and support services for traumatic brain injury. Short-term in-home respite care is also available for families/caretakers, along with a companionship program for older adults who need someone to visit or help with simple tasks in a patient's home or in a health care facility.

Whether teaching children or adults to read, protecting the environment, or providing much-needed support to non-profit agencies, RSVP volunteers are making their communities stronger. There are no education, experience, nor income requirements to belong to RSVP. We engage men and women age 55 and better in meaningful volunteer service that strengthens the well being of both self and community.

Offers volunteer opportunities to older adults to give of their time and talents in community services without any restrictions based on education, income or experience.

Rockland County Youth Employment Program, (YEP). This year-round youth workforce preparation initiative provides employment training and job placement for eligible young people between the ages of 14 and 21. The YEP builds partnership with local private businesses, not-for-profits and municipal agencies to promote youth workforce development within the county, as well as providing for a labor cost savings for all participating employers. The YEP, funded by Rockland County and the Department of Social Services through the Federal Summer Youth Employment Program funding consists of two components: T.E.E.N. Works (Teen Employment Education Network), a 13-week program, offered in the after school hours, provides workforce preparation training and experiential activities for teens and young adults between the ages of 14 and 21.

**** From July 14th - September 19th, Office of the Aging programs and activities will be happening at alternative locations across Batavia. The main building at 2 Bank Street is still open but please call for more information. For in person help, please visit the satellite location at Genesee County Career Center, 587 East Main Street, Batavia. **** Provides weekly programs at the Batavia Senior Center. Some of the programs offered are bridge, line dancing, cribbage, arthritis chair-based exercise, quilters, and painting classes. New groups are always being organized. Special programs such as 55 Alive Driver Refresher Course, educational, health, and informational programs are also offered. Day trips to concerts, exhibits, musical productions, restaurants, and areas of special interest are also scheduled in the spring, summer, and fall. Senior groups and clubs exist in most areas of the county which offer luncheons and pot luck dinners. Most groups offer programs of interest, entertainment, day trips, and other recreational activities.

Places older adults in meaningful volunteer opportunities providing primarily one-on-one support services to children with special needs. In return for volunteering, Foster Grandparents receive a tax exempt stipend, a free meal each day while volunteering, and mileage reimbursement. Program is active at 65 volunteer sites and recruits over 500 volunteers.

Partners with various agencies throughout Allegany and Cattaraugus Counties and places AmeriCorps Members in positions to provide various services to the community, including in the categories below. Educational Services: Members serving in school districts and community agencies are assigned a caseload of youth to provide mentoring services resulting in demonstrated improvements in academic engagement. Capacity Building: Members are a part of a volunteer program that provides community members with the opportunities to participate in community service and service learning opportunities. Disaster Preparedness and Response: Members complete Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) through the Cattaraugus County Emergency Services and Cattaraugus County Health Department and provide preparedness training to the community.

Works with Older Adult Volunteers who volunteer between 5 and 40 hours each week and draw from personal wisdom and experience to help children meet social, academic, and developmental goals under the supervision of teachers and center directors. Foster grandparents serve at one of the following educational sites: Head Start Centers, Buffalo Public Schools, charter or parochial schools, educational preschool programs, and select after school educational programs. Eligible adults are those ages 55 and above, who live in Erie County and meet income guidelines.