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*MCVP – Red Lodge Aging in Place VISTA

The 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.

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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 , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Training , Relocation Allowance .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

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

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

Skills : Communications , General Skills , Team Work , Leadership , Writing/Editing , Community Organization .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
*MCVP – Red Lodge Aging in Place VISTA

Program Start/End Date
07/15/2024 - 07/14/2025

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MONTANA

Accepting Applications
From 04/03/2024 To 06/14/2024

Contact	Lee Lounder
PO Box 202956
Helena MT 59620
4064170934
emily.lounder@mt.gov
dphhs.mt.gov/vista

Listing ID	120861


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