*MCVP - Red Lodge Aging in Place VISTA - AmeriCorps : Job Details

*MCVP - Red Lodge Aging in Place VISTAThe goal of this project is to develop a county-wide system to connect seniors and senior support centers with the resources they need to help seniors age in their place of choice. Carbon County, a rural area in southcentral Montana with a poverty rate of 9.7%, has an aging population where 44% of the population is over 55 and growing. Of significant concern to the community is that within the last two years the county has lost both senior assisted living facilities, making it more difficult to stay near family and friends. For seniors residing in their own home, maintenance and major repairs can easily be put aside because of their limited budgets, causing a larger problem that jeopardizes the home's integrity. In addition, because of the vastness of the county, access to necessities, healthcare, medical treatments, and food is a challenge for many seniors. This VISTA project will move seniors out of poverty by connecting them to existing resources and developing a process to identify and assist isolated individuals access services and resources they need to age in place in their community, which will create healthier futures for all Carbon County seniors. Located in Red Lodge, MT. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.Member Duties : The VISTA will build capacity by researching and creating a comprehensive report on state and federal procedures that can help seniors access services to age-in-place. The VISTA will also establish the Aging in Place local steering committee, create standard procedures for local volunteers, develop an Aging in Place Handbook for volunteers, and develop a volunteer roster.Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance .Terms :Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .Service Areas :Elder Care , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Health , Housing .Skills :Writing/Editing , Leadership , Communications , Team Work , General Skills , Community Organization .