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Aging in Place Coord., Montpelier Senior Activity Ctr/VHCB

Promote healthy aging in place while serving at one of Vermont’s most dynamic and vibrant activity centers for older adults, located in our beautiful and welcoming capital city. By serving as the Aging in Place Coordinator, you’ll have the opportunity to support a thriving meal program, plus develop and implement innovative offerings that will take MSAC’s programs beyond the brick walls of our building. Aging services experience is not required, only the motivation to learn and a passion to serve others. Apply today! The Mission of Montpelier Senior Activity Center (MSAC) is to enhance the quality of life for older adults in the Montpelier area through opportunities that develop physical, mental, cultural, social, and economic well-being in a welcoming, flexible environment. The Goal of the position is to improve quality of life for area older adults by (1) participating in program development for the newly established MSAC at Home program, based on the “Village” models that have been successful in other communities around the state and country (2) assisting MSAC’s thriving FEAST Senior Meals Program, and (3) assisting seniors in accessing technology through training and development of MSAC’s new tech-device lending library •Requires a minimum of 915 hours for an average of 40 hours per week from March 1st through August 11th. Member will receive a living allowance of $13,500 (pre-tax), and an education award of $3,247.50 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service. Other benefits include health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and various training and networking opportunities. MSAC will also provide: • Professional development in older adult wellness and municipal government services • ServSafe food handling certification • A rental subsidy of $250 per month To Apply: https://vhcb.org/our-programs/vhcb-americorps/positions

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Member Duties : • Assist the FEAST Program Manager and FEAST Kitchen Manager/Chef in serving the needs of senior meal recipients o Learn and provide back-up for all FEAST volunteer and trainee positions o Learn and provide back-up for all FEAST program support tasks • Conduct outreach and respond to public inquiries regarding the program and participation. • Recruit, screen, manage, mobilize, and train volunteers • Participate in VHCB AmeriCorps Trainings, Service Days, Events, and Program Initiatives. Visit www.vhcb.org/our-programs/vhcb-americorps for full description.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Housing , Elder Care .

Skills :
Communications , Social Services , Community Organization , General Skills , Team Work , Leadership .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Aging in Place Coord., Montpelier Senior Activity Ctr/VHCB

Program Start/End Date
03/01/2023 - 08/11/2023

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations	VERMONT

Accepting Applications
From 06/01/2022 To 02/28/2023

Contact	Sarah Lipton
58 Barre St
Montpelier VT 05602
8022232518
ashley@vhcb.org
https://vhcb.org/our-programs/

Listing ID	104833


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