S.T.A.T VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

There are many volunteer opportunities available through the Preble County Council on Aging's S.T.A.T. (Sharing Time and Talent) Volunteer Program. We provide volunteers, upon request, to help out at local schools and organizations. We pick up litter   twice a year. We help with Whispering Christmas, the Pork Festival, the annual "Senior Day" activity and other county events. Volunteers also help at the Senior Center with the mailing of the bi-monthly “Senior Scene” newsletter, serve as hostesses in our Courtyard Café, help in our outside garden and flower beds and with the mowing of the grounds.

If you would like to be a S.T.A.T. volunteer, please call Barbara "Cookie" Young, Volunteer Coordinator, at (937) 456-4947 or 1-800-238-5146.

"SHARING TIME AND TALENT"

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS

We need one individual with a nursing or health care background to do blood pressure readings at the Senior Center. It would be one hour a month, on a Friday from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon. You would be assigned a certain Friday each month (i.e. first Friday of the month, second Friday of the month, etc.).

WE CURRENTLY NEED AN INDIVIDUAL TO DO BLOOD PRESSURE READINGS ON THE FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH.

If you are available to help, or would like more information, please call Mary Jane at the Senior Center at (937) 456-4947 or 1-800-238-5146.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LITTER PICK UP

Litter Pick Up takes place in twice a year. Volunteers are needed to help pick up litter along the Senior Center's designated area on Wayne Trace Road. We meet at the Senior Center at 800 East St. Clair Street, Eaton, then drive to our litter pick-up location using the Senior Center's 10-passenger vans. Safety vests, gloves, and trash bags are provided. If rain is predicted, we will reschedule. If you can help, please give Cookie Young a call at (937) 456-4947 or 1-800-238-5146. Your help is appreciated.

Next Litter Pick Up Date: To be announced. - 1:00-3:00 pm

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GARDENING

We are looking for individuals to help with gardening at the Senior Center. This would include planting spring flowers, starting a herb garden, planting vegetables for use in our Cafe', etc. We are fillled on garden space requests on the Senior Center grounds for this year. Those persons with garden space are responsible for taking care of their own garden space, planting, weeding, etc. We would like to thank Keith Pemberton for plowing and running the disc on the garden grounds. Thank you very much Keith!

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WANTED VOLUNTEER HELP FOR LIGHT MAINTENANCE

Volunteer help is needed for light maintenance, outdoor and some indoor. Hours vary from 3 to 4 hours daily - three to four days a week. Work with our Maintenance Manager, Mack Caudill. Call Cookie Young at the Senior Center at (937) 456-4947 or 1-800-238-5146 to make a reservataion for an interview, or stop in the Senior Center for more inforamtion.

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LIKE WORKING WITH NUMBERS?

AARP Tax Volunteers interact with clients by filling out tax returns. Even if you don’t have accounting or tax preparation experience, becoming a Tax Volunteer may be right for you. If you are interested in working as an AARP Tax Volunteer at the Prebel County Senior Center during the 2011 tax season, give us a call at (937) 456-4947. Tax training will be provided.

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SENIOR COMPANIONS NEEDED!

This program has volunteer openings in the Preble County area for friendly visitors who will provide companionship for frail or lonely adults and respite care for family caregivers. You must be 60 years of age or older and income eligible. Training, a physical exam, a tax-free stipend and mileage reimbursement are provided in return for 15 or more hours of service per week. Call the Council on Aging at 456-4947 or Senior Companion Program at (937) 534-7937 or 534-7938 for more information.