This is an ongoing position, requiring a minimum commitment of forever duration.
Time commitment of Min. 2 hr per session.
Volunteer age range 13—100.

Volunteer Job Description
Reading old newspaper and recording names from them of the dead (Montrose county). Scanning of yearbooks and other materials for library use.

Skills/abilities desired
Some computer skill for the scanning position. Able to read and write for the newspaper research.

Organization: Fore-Kin Trails Genealogical Society
Organization Description: *Assist in the expansion of genealogical material in the Montrose area.
*Locate and preserve records.
*Promoting interest in genealogical research.
*Share knowledge and resources.

Contact Person: Myrna Shirey
Phone: 1-970-240-1819

Job Listing Activation Date: 1/2/2012
Expiration Date: none

This is an ongoing position, requiring a minimum commitment of 6 months duration.
Time commitment of 4 hours per day.
Volunteer age range 55+.

Volunteer Job Description
Take phone messages for RSVP and Medicare staff; enter volunteer hours after training on Volunteer Software system; file materials; interface with volunteer supervisors and keep track of staff schedules.

Skills/abilities desired
Good note taking skills; telephone manners; typing and email development skills. Ability to enter volunteer hours on Volunteer Software fater instruction and to correctly file completed timesheets and other materials.

Organization: RSVP
Organization Description: Providing community services in the Montrose area.

Contact Person: Melody Gillette
Phone: 970-249-9639

Job Listing Activation Date: 12-30-2011
Expiration Date: ongoing

This is an ongoing position, requiring a minimum commitment of 6 month minimum duration.
Time commitment of 6 hours per week.
Volunteer age range No age range.

Volunteer Job Description
Attend Medicare counseling course in Jan. 2012 in Grand Junction; mileage expense paid. The following positions are available: Medicare navigator; Medicare Part D Navigator; Outreach Assistance and Program Assistant. Please state which are of interest.

Skills/abilities desired
Good computer skills; ability to work with seniors; ability to convey clearly verbal instructions; ability to learn procedures.

Organization: RSVP / Medicare
Organization Description: A senior service organization providing Medicare information and assistance.

Contact Person: Melody Gillette
Phone: 970249-9639

Job Listing Activation Date: 12-30-2011
Expiration Date: ongoing

This is an ongoing position, requiring a minimum commitment of duration.
Time commitment of 1-5 hours per month.
Volunteer age range 17 and up.
This is a group project, good for families, teams and groups of employees.

Volunteer Job Description
the recreation departments at our PACE Day Center, Homestead Assisted Living and Valley Manor Care Centers are in need of community support to assist with the activities we provide to elders. This may include helping with outings, group projects like crafts and games and 1:1 reading or visits. Computer assistance is also needed in all programs.

Skills/abilities desired
A strong desire to help our elders live life to the fullest. A criminal background check is required. Whatever your talents are we can match with the right opportunity.

Organization: Volunteers of America
Organization Description: Faith based non profit serving people of all ages with healthcare, housing and senior nutrition programs.

Contact Person: Eva Veitch
Phone: 970-9-240-0139 ext 27

Job Listing Activation Date: 11/30/11
Expiration Date: none

This is an ongoing position, requiring a minimum commitment of 18 months duration.
Time commitment of 6-8 hours per month.
Volunteer age range 21-99.
This is a group project, good for families, teams and groups of employees.

Volunteer Job Description
• To provide independent, factual information to the court regarding abused and neglected children or children who are victims of domestic conflict.
• To monitor cases involving abused and neglected children or children who are victims of domestic conflict.
• To advocate and insure representation of the child’s best interest in all judicial proceedings, schools and placements.
• To insure that the court’s orders are carried out by the parties to the case.

Skills/abilities desired
 Ability to keep all client and court information confidential.
 Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
 Ability to respect and relate to people of varying backgrounds in a variety of settings.
 Access to transportation to attend court, meetings, etc.
 Ability to deal with anger, hostility and other emotional attitudes.
 Ability to remain objective.
 Ability to gather and accurately record factual information.
 Ability to meet timelines and deadlines.
 A basic understanding of child development and family relationships.

Organization: CASA, Voices for Children
Organization Description: Voices for Children is a non-profit agency whose mission is to provide a voice in court for every abused and neglected child in the Seventh Judicial District of Colorado. The Court Appointed Special Advacte (CASA) program recruits, trains and supervises a pool of volunteer child advocates. Our goal is to continue to expand our ability to serve more children throughout the entire judicial district, while maintaining a high standard of quality advocacy services to abused and neglected children.

Contact Person: Karen Tuttle
Phone: 970-249-0337

Job Listing Activation Date: 11/1/2011
Expiration Date: 11/1/2012