Volunteer Programs
Your volunteer potential has never been stronger and the need has never been greater. Remember: When you volunteer, you're not just helping others - you're helping yourself. Volunteering leads to new discoveries and new friends. It's time to get involved!
Aging Partners has supported the community by linking volunteers to service opportunities based on their talents, interests and availability since 1973. The contribution of skills, knowledge and experience make a real difference to individuals, nonprofits, faith-based and other community organizations.
Aging Partners has two volunteer programs that can connect you to an opportunity to make a difference in your community right here in Lincoln and Lancaster County.
Foster Grandparent Program (FGP)
Share Today. Shape Tomorrow.
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In 1997, Aging Partners brought the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) to Lincoln and Lancaster County. As a Foster Grandparent, you're a role model, a mentor and a friend - serving at one of hundreds of local organizations-including faith-based groups, Head Start Centers, schools and other youth facilities. You help children learn to read, provide one-on-one tutoring and guide children at a critical time in their lives. Put simply, you set a child on the path toward a successful future.
If you're 55 and over and want to share your experience and compassion and are willing to serve at least 15 hours per week, call Aging Partners Volunteer Programs at 402-441-7026 for details or to registers.
Guardian & Conservators Program
Due to advanced age and impairments, some older people experience
difficult managing their financial and
personal affairs. The Lincoln Chapter of
The Omaha Guardian/Conservator Program was formed to help find
volunteers
that were willing to become guardians and or conservators for older adults
in the community. This is
a non profit program which will help adults 50 and over who are disabled, have no family and no funds to act on
their behalf as guardian/Conservator.
The community has identified the lack of Guardians/Conservators as one of the most difficult problems facings
agencies, hospitals, and the courts. Area
attorneys are handling as many as 30-50 cases that are in need of this
service.
If you are an older adult and you are ill and unable to make reasonable
decisions for yourself and
without an interested family member, you can and
may end up homeless or without food or medical care.
Volunteers are trained and supported by two attorneys, case managers and
other agency contacts within the
community to be Guardian/Conservators. The older adults which are served in this program could be in a nursing
home,
assisted living facility or in the community. Regular trainings are held on issues
pertaining to court
paperwork and other services in the community. A quarterly meeting is held to meet with the volunteers and
discuss case issues. Volunteers get the opportunity to interact with each other and learn about all the different
situations that they are involved.
If you are interested in an important volunteer opportunity contact Joanne Farrell at 402-441-7070.
Ombudsman Program
Ombudsmen are highly trained advocates that utilizes negotiation, mediation,
and conflict resolution skills.
Volunteers visit residents that live in nursing homes and assisted living communities to listen to their needs and
concerns. An initial
20 hour training is required to prepare new volunteers to become effective Nebraska State
Certified Ombudsmen. Become part of a reputable program
that is helping improve the lives and quality of care of
vulnerable adults.
Volunteers determine their own flexible work schedule by working only
two hours per week in
their designated facility. This is ideal for those who
are still in the work force, college students looking for
professional work experience, and community focused retired individuals.
To apply, download the Ombudsman Application.
Nebraska's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
SMP Volunteer
The opportunities are endless for people interested in becoming SMP volunteers. The Senior Medicare Patrol Project provides education on ways to protect Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries from fraud, waste and error.
To learn more about available positions, see the Volunteer Inquiry Form. To apply, download the SMP Application.
For more information contact Tami Barrett, SMP Coordinator at 402-441-7070.
Senior Companion Program (SCP)
Make Independence a Reality.
In 1989, Aging Partners brought the Senior Companion Program (SCP) to the eight-county region that is served by Aging Partners. Families in every community struggle to care for their loved ones. By becoming a companion to a frail person, you help that person stay in their own home. Whether you’re giving family caregivers much-needed time off for respite, running errands, or simply being a friend, you’ll make a difference that strengthens and helps preserve an individual's independence.
If you're 55 and over and want to share your experience and compassion and are willing to serve at least 15 hours per week, call Aging Partners Volunteer Programs at 402-441-7026 for details or to registers.
