Opportunities From: University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

The best Leaders are those who have a passion for helping people live their healthiest lives.  If that describes you, you will likely get a great deal of satisfaction from being a program leader.  And, because you must be connected to a Program Provider organization to be a successful Leader, you support the work and mission of your provider organization and the communities it serves. 

 

Responsibilities and Duties:

·         Present the Bingocize Course as developed by Dr. Jason Crandall, Ph.D., EP-C, Western Kentucky University. The curriculum includes a Facilitator Guide and Participant Workbook for ease of delivery and use during the volunteer experience.

·         The facilitator must have a passion for working with older adults.

·         The facilitator should be comfortable leading small groups of 15 older adults.

·         The facilitator must be a self-starter who can take charge of the Bingocize program and work effectively with a co-facilitator.

·         The facilitator must be willing to make a commitment to the 10-week course schedule at least once annually. (Program is 1 hour twice a week for 10 weeks)  

 

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Preference for a current or retired health care professional, social worker, health educator, fitness expert or aging network professional.

·         The candidate should be willing to make a 2-year commitment to the program.

·         Willingness to share personal experiences to help motivate others to exercise and use the skills tools provided in the workshop.

·         Demonstrate timely response to project requirements.

·         Ability to perform additional duties as required by the Bingocize program and agreed upon with the Prevention Coordinator.

 

Training Requirements:

·         1- hour ADRC Volunteer Orientation

·         1-hour online training

 

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: 

·         Demonstrates passion to work with older adults, who have normal age-related memory changes, and is patient with them.

·         Communicating orally in a clear manner.

·         Promotes positive engagement and peer support.

·         Is sensitive to participants’ challenges, especially vision or hearing impairments.

·         Keeps the group focused and on task.

·         Ensure all have the opportunity to participate.

·         Wants to give back to their community.

·         Knowledge of computer applications and usage.

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, county agencies, departments, providers, and the public.

Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality of files and information.

·         Ability to organize and prioritize work.

·         Ability to deal tactfully with difficult situations.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work the required hours of the position.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

·         Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

·         Intermittent standing, walking, and sitting.

·         Using hand(s)/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls.

·         Occasional bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching, and grappling.

·         Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes.

·         Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions.

·         Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as irate individuals, violence and/or crisis may cause discomfort and poses a limited risk of injury.

For further information of this volunteer opportunity please contact:

Amy Staniforth, Prevention Specialist, ADRC of Brown County

Phone: 920-448-4529

Email: Amy.Staniforth@browncountywi.gov

 

Description:

A Volunteer Opportunity for Retired Medical Professionals . . .

You Can Help Change the Life of Someone Who Has Fallen

We need volunteers who had a career in a medical profession and want to share those vital skills learned in support of an In-Home Fall Risk Screening program to help prevent falls among the elderly in our community. Now you have the time to make a difference and if you would like to discuss the opportunity with one of our volunteers we will make that connection.

Volunteer Skill Set looks like this . . .

Good communicator Able to commit to a few hours per month Interested in helping Seniors prevent falls May have experienced falls amongst Seniors through work or personal experience Medical background to help understand the multi factorial contributors to falls. Previous career as a health care provider in nursing, physician, physical or occupational therapy, or EMS.

 

Time Commitment:

 4-6 hours per screen, 4-6 screens per year, and flexible scheduling with each

 

Contact Information: 

Amy Staniforth at 920-448-4529 or Amy.Staniforth@browncountywi.gov 

What Are The Qualifications . . .  

Our Peer Leaders have the desire and the compassion to help older adults prevent falls.  They want to give back.  Our Peer Leaders have completed a Stepping On workshop or have personal experience with falls prevention (through loved ones or self).  They understand.  They’ve been there.  They share in the benefits experienced from the program, and help facilitate a process of how you can prevent falls to help stay injury free and independent.    Our leaders have experience leading small groups of 10-15 people in a comfortable, peer-led setting where people feel, see, and share experiences about falls.     Our Peer Leaders commit their time to lead a workshop once or twice per calendar year in the Green Bay area or near-by Brown County surrounding communities. Workshops run 7 weeks for 2 hours per week.  Two Leaders are required for the workshop, and a Peer Leader supports the Leader following a set curriculum.   

Don’t Worry.  Training (with curriculum) is provided . . .  

The program, developed by Jane Mahoney, MD, UW Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, is structured, which makes facilitating the workshop with a co-leader easy.  Simply follow the outlined topics and activities provided in a manual.    Training and coaching are provided every step of the way.   Training is approximately 4 hours and is provided by your sponsoring organization.   Share your experience with falls prevention to help motivate others.  

Contact Information: 

Amy Staniforth at 920-448-4529 or Amy.Staniforth@browncountywi.gov 

Job Overview:

The best Leaders are those who have a passion for helping people live their healthiest lives.  If that describes you, you would likely get a great deal of satisfaction from being a program Leader.  Most Leaders have chronic health conditions themselves and are successfully using the strategies they have learned through the workshop.  Being a Leader reinforces those strategies for you while you are teaching others.  And, because you must be connected to a Program Provider organization to be a successful Leader, you support the work and mission of your provider organization and the communities it serves. 

 

Responsibilities and Duties:

Present the Healthy Living with Diabetes Course as developed by Kate Lorig, DPH. The curriculum includes a Facilitator Guide and Participant Workbook for ease of delivery and use during the volunteer experience. The facilitator must have a passion for working with older adults. The facilitator should be comfortable leading small groups of 15 older adults. The facilitator must be a self-starter who can take charge of the Healthy Living with Diabetes program and work effectively with a co-facilitator. The facilitator must be willing to make a commitment to the 7-week course schedule at least once annually.  

 Preferred Qualifications:

Preference for someone who has or has cared for someone with diabetes. The candidate should be willing to make a 2-year commitment to the program. Willingness to share personal experiences to help motivate others to exercise and use the skills tools provided in the workshop. Demonstrate timely response to class planning and implementation. Ability to perform additional duties as required by the Healthy Living with Diabetes program and agreed upon with the Prevention Coordinator.

 Training Requirements:

1- hour ADRC Volunteer Orientation 20-minute webinar 7-week online training (thirteen 2.5-hour zoom video meetings)

 Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: 

Demonstrates passion to work with older adults, who have normal age-related memory changes, and is patient with them and has a general interest in brain health. Communicating orally in a clear manner. Promotes positive engagement and peer support. Is sensitive to participants’ challenges, especially vision or hearing impairments. Keeps the group focused and on task. Ensure all have the opportunity to participate. Wants to give back to their community. Knowledge of computer applications and usage. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, county agencies, departments, providers, and the public. Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality of files and information. Ability to organize and prioritize work. Ability to deal tactfully with difficult situations. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work the required hours of the position.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Intermittent standing, walking, and sitting. Using hand(s)/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls. Occasional bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching, and grappling. Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes. Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions. Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as irate individuals, violence and/or crisis may cause discomfort and poses a limited risk of injury.

 

For further information of this volunteer opportunity please contact:

Amy Staniforth, Prevention Specialist, ADRC of Brown County

Phone: 920-448-4529

Email: Amy.Staniforth@browncountywi.gov

Job Overview:

The ADRC of Brown County, Dementia Care Specialist is committed to working with community partners to ensure Brown County has dementia friendly and dementia capable communities. The volunteer position works in conjunction with the dementia care specialist to aid in outreach and community presentations in Brown County. Activities will take place during normal working hours (M-F) and can accommodate a variety of available hours from potential candidates.

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Conduct outreach activities in Brown County communities to help facilitate dementia friendly community initiatives.

· Assist with marketing efforts.

· Present a variety of dementia education topics as identified by Heather Flick, MS.

· Present Dementia Friends and Purple Angel programs.

· Must have a passion for dementia related topics and brain health.

· Comfortable leading groups of various sizes and backgrounds.

· Comfortable presenting in person or virtually.

· Self-starter who can take charge and form community connections to help aid Dementia Care Specialist role.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Passion for public speaking to a variety of group sizes and backgrounds.

· Strong knowledge of dementia and brain health.

· Preference for someone who has or has cared for someone with memory concerns.

· The candidate should be willing to make a commitment to the dementia care specialist program.

· Ability to perform additional duties as needed and agreed upon with the Dementia Care Specialist.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

· Demonstrates passion to work with adults, who may/not have memory changes, and is patient with them and has a general interest in brain health.

· Communicating orally and in writing in an effective, prompt, and clear manner.

· Promotes positive engagement and peer support.

· Is sensitive to participants’ challenges, especially vision or hearing impairments.

· Wants to give back to their community.

· Comfortable using computer applications and technology.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, county agencies, departments, providers, and the public.

· Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality of files and information.

· Ability to organize and prioritize work.

· Ability to deal tactfully with difficult situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

· Intermittent standing, walking, and sitting.

· Using hand(s)/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls.

· Occasional bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching, and grappling.

· Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes.

· Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions.

· Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as irate individuals, violence and/or crisis may cause discomfort and poses a limited risk of injury.

For further information of this volunteer opportunity please contact:

Heather Flick, MS, Dementia Care Specialist, ADRC of Brown County

Phone: 920-448-4293

Email: heather.flick@browncountywi.gov

Pick up meals from preparation site and deliver to elderly and disabled individuals who are home-bound in our community by following a delivery route sheet. Must make contact with each participant before dropping off the meal.

You can deliver meals one day a week or one day every other week. Approximately two hours per day on the day that you drive between the hours of 10:30am-12:00pm. Mileage reimbursement is offered.

This is truly a very rewarding experience!

Job Overview:

Brain Enrichment (BE) is an interactive educational experience for older adults with normal age-related memory changes.  The facilitator leads and guides discussions of ten, one and a half-hour interactive session with course participants.   The curriculum includes learning about the brain’s processes, mental exercises to stimulate the brain, lifestyle practices for brain health and practice strategies for improving thinking and memory. 

Responsibilities and Duties:

Present the BE Course as developed by Linda Sasser, PhD. The curriculum includes a Facilitator Guide and Participant Workbook for ease of delivery and use during the volunteer experience. The facilitator must have a passion for working with older adults. The facilitator should be comfortable leading small groups of 16 older adults. The facilitator must be a self-starter who can take charge of the BE program and work effectively with a co-facilitator. The facilitator must be willing to make a commitment to the 10-week course schedule.  

 Preferred Qualifications:

Preference for someone who has or has cared for someone with memory concerns. The candidate should be willing to make a 2-year commitment to the program. Willingness to share personal experiences to help motivate others to exercise the brain. Demonstrate timely response to project requirements. Ability to perform additional duties as required by Brain Enrichment program and agreed upon with the Prevention Specialist.

 Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Demonstrates passion to work with older adults, who have normal age-related memory changes, and is patient with them and has a general interest in brain health. Communicating orally in a clear manner. Promotes positive engagement and peer support. Is sensitive to participants’ challenges, especially vision or hearing impairments. Keeps the group focused and on task. Ensure that all have the opportunity to participate. Wants to give back to their community. Knowledge of computer applications and usage. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, county agencies, departments, providers, and the public. Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality of files and information. Ability to organize and prioritize work. Ability to deal tactfully with difficult situations. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work the required hours of the position.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Intermittent standing, walking, and sitting. Using hand(s)/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls. Occasional bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching, and grappling. Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes. Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions. Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as irate individuals, violence and/or crisis may cause discomfort and poses a limited risk of injury.

 

For further information of this volunteer opportunity please contact:

Amy Staniforth, Prevention Specialist, ADRC of Brown County

Phone: 920-448-4529

Email: amy.staniforth@browncountywi.gov

 

Description

ADRC is currently looking for someone to facilitate exercise, crafts, or music classes. If you have a talent or hobby you would like to share with others, this volunteer opportunity is for you.

It is helpful for the facilitator to have the following qualities:

Comfortable leading/teaching others Good communication skills Outgoing and friendly

 

Time Commitment:

1-4 hours a month

Contact Information:

Jeremy Slusarek, ADRC Program Coordinator, Jeremy.Slusarek@browncountywi.gov or 920-448-4309

We need your help to support family caregivers within our community!

 

The ADRC is seeking partners to join us in facilitating Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes. This six-week caregiver series provides a variety of tools and strategies to better handle situations commonly faced when caring for a loved one who has a chronic condition or is aging.

 

We are looking for current or former caregivers to help lead The Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) classes in Brown County. Licensed class leaders are fully prepared to team-teach or co-facilitate Powerful Tools for Caregivers to groups of 8 – 15 family caregivers.  PTC facilitators will lead the class with a detailed, scripted curriculum that builds on The Caregiver Helpbook. The class is available in multiple languages and can be delivered in-person or virtually; each leader decides what format they are most comfortable with.

 

Listen to what facilitators and caregivers who have attended the class have to say about Powerful Tools for Caregivers in this one-minute promotional video. If you have questions or would like more information on the process, contact Teri at the ADRC, 920-448-4320 or teri.bradford@browncountywi.gov

 

“It never ceases to amaze me how transforming this course is – the dramatic change in the demeanor of the participants from the first to the sixth class.”

-PTC Class Leader from CA

The Volunteer Café Attendant is the friendly face and ambassador of first impressions for those who visit the Grounded Café at the ADRC.

For many ADRC visitors they will be the first person to make them feel welcome while experiencing outstanding customer service. This café attendant will work as part of a “café team” of volunteers to provide fresh coffee, bakery and other items to the general public, ADRC consumers, and downtown neighbors. 

Positions available are barista, cook, food prep, dishes, and cleaning tables.

We have openings for Board Members to represent the following populations:

1 person age 60 or older

1 person to represent people with Intellectual disabilities

1 person to represent people with physical disabilities

 

Purpose: The purpose of the Aging & Disability Resource Center shall be to ensure that all areas of community life are available and accessible to people who are older and adults with disabilities so they may have the opportunity to realize their full potential.

 

Powers and Duties: The Board of Directors, hereinafter referred to as Board, shall be the principal governing body of the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County.  The Board shall have the following powers and duties:

 

Serve as an effective and visible advocate for people who are older and adults with disabilities and support the advocacy efforts of the staff and agency. Receive, disburse and administer funds for services and programs for people who are older including those programs mandated by the Older Americans Act, the State of Wisconsin, and Brown County; assure that people have the opportunity to contribute to the cost of these programs. Develop and implement a comprehensive, coordinated county aging plan, deliver, monitor, and develop programs for people who are older with annual revisions, incorporating and promoting consumer participation. Collaborate with other community agencies providing services and programs for adults with disabilities. Give policy direction to staff to carry out activities consistent with the purpose of the Aging & Disability Resource Center. Review and approve proposals relating to matters affecting people who are older and adults with disabilities that are considered by the County Board. Provide information and referrals to individuals, groups and the community about, the needs, interests, circumstances and services available to people who are older and adults with disabilities. Work cooperatively with county service agencies in organizing, developing, modifying and expanding available services and programs for people who are older and adults with disabilities. Identify, encourage, and advocate for the development of opportunities which enable people who are older and adults with disabilities to fully contribute to the welfare of the community. Assure that the agency is in compliance with federal, state, and county regulations.

 

Expectations:

Attend regularly scheduled meetings and be available for periodic taskforce meetings, special events, and public hearings. Review meeting materials and participate in discussions of board agenda items. Request additional information or training about any issues, programs, policies or procedures that may be unclear. Participate in training or informational meetings available to board members. Identify unmet needs or barriers to quality services of the target populations and share this information with the board. Encourage input from stakeholders concerned about the target populations.

 

Qualifications:

Strong interest in the health, safety and well being of all target populations. Have no financial interest or governing position in a managed care organization. Ability to effectively participate in a committee setting.

 

Terms of Office:

Board appointments shall be for three (3) years.  Board members shall not serve more than six (6) consecutive years.  After a one-year interval, they may be reappointed.