The 美国服务队老年人 Program provides individuals with limited incomes the ability to remain physically and mentally active while providing friendship and assistance to other seniors who need extra help with daily living activities. Through providing transportation, 做饭, helping with light chores, or simply providing companionship, 美国服务队老年人 volunteers help their clients to continue living independently while building lasting, meaningful relationships that are mutually beneficial. See the list of 美国服务队老年人 activities.
The 美国服务队老年人 program was founded in 1976 to serve senior citizens in the Waterloo area. Grant funding allows up to 62 men and women to serve, offering companionship and support to many seniors in the Black Hawk and Buchanan counties. Hawkeye provides administrative and in-kind financial support as the sponsoring agency.
The 美国服务队老年人 Program is a part of the federally funded 美国服务队老年人 program that encourages more than half a million Americans, 55岁或以上, 运用他们的技能, 人才, and experience to meet the community's needs in education, 环境, 公共安全, homeland security and other areas.
Becoming an 美国服务队老年人 Volunteer
Eligibility Requirements
- 55 years of age or older
- Able to volunteer 15 hours a week
- Pass state and federal background checks
- Meet income eligibility guidelines
To meet the income guidelines you must be under 200% of federal poverty guidelines. For example, a single person can have a gross income of $2,430 per month or less to qualify. A two-person household can have a gross income of $3,286 per month or less to qualify. Out of pocket medical expenses can be deducted from the gross income to qualify.
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美国服务队老年人 are compensated for their time and service so they can provide service without additional cost to themselves.
- 免税津贴4美元.00 /小时
- 里程报销
- 餐报销
- Paid training, paid days off, and paid holidays
美国服务队老年人 Application for Volunteering [pdf]
美国服务队老年人 Volunteer Training
Approved applicants are required to complete 美国服务队老年人 Orientation, a 20-hour pre-service training. Training will include information about community resources, 健康与安全, 沟通技巧, and program policies and procedures. Trainees will also be able to shadow a current companion.
Monthly in-service meetings are also a requirement of the program. In-service meetings include informational presentations from a variety of community organizations and services, updates regarding program guidelines, an opportunity to socialize with other companions, 和饮食.