Airport ambassadors Denver International Airport needs 50 volunteers for its Ambassador Program for 2008. Candidates must be outgoing and able to work directly with the public, and be physically capable of standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. Prospects must be over 21, pass a background check and complete a day of training. Info: corinne.christensen@ or 303-342-2242.
Volunteers of America RSVP, a program sponsored by Volunteers of America, assists more than 80 agencies in Denver, Douglas and western Arapahoe counties recruit volunteers. Participants must be 55 or older and can sign up for volunteer positions at partner agencies during RSVP’s “Inside Scoop” meetings. Upcoming meetings are Dec. 12 at 1 p.m.; Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. and Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. Sessions are held at the VOA Administration Building, 2660 Larimer St. Info: Jan Muñoz at 303-297-0408, ext. 13128.
Travelers assistance The Denver International Airport Travelers Assistance Program needs volunteers (ages 30 and over) to provide comfort, information and referrals; lending of wheelchairs, car seats, strollers; assistance for people with disabilities, social services; and more to assist DIA travelers. Shifts are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. or 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Volunteers must undergo a complete background check. Training will be provided. Info: dentravler@aol.com.
Money management Seniors Inc., a nonprofit organization that helps people maximize their personal independence, needs volunteers for its Money Management Program — Bill Payer Service. After training, volunteers will go into the residences of low-income disabled or elderly persons, at no cost, to assist them with organizing and paying their bills, balancing their checkbook and providing guidance on personal budgeting and related matter. Info: Tim Cusick at 303- 300-6933 or tcusick@seniorsinc.org.
Elder care Total Longterm Care, a nonprofit that allows elders to live with dignity in the community for as long as possible, needs volunteers for its End of Life program. Volunteers would go into the home or other place of residence and be a companion for an individual who is experiencing end of life. Volunteers are thoroughly trained and given a great deal of support when they get started. Info: Barb Warner at 720-974-6003 or bwarner @totallong .
Long-term care Denver Regional Council of Government’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteers. The volunteer visits residents in the long-term care facility and advocates on their behalf. Volunteers receive 20 hours of specific training on topics such as conflict mediation, advocacy and communication skills, powers of attorney, advance directives, the aging process, residents rights and more. The next series of training sessions will be on three consecutive Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Jan. 24, 31 and Feb. 7. Volunteers are needed throughout the eight-county metro area, particularly in Aurora, Adams and Jefferson counties, and in central Denver. Once trained, volunteers are asked to spend a few hours a week in the program. Info: Nancy Ferrier at 303-480-5638, or e-mail Nferrier@drcog.org.
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