Volunteer Visitor Program
Volunteer Visitors are paired with an older adult whom they visit for two hours once a week. The older adults who receive a visitor are experiencing social isolation and/or compromised health. Visits focus on companionship and activities; volunteers do not provide hands-on care. If the older adult lives with a caregiver, the visits allow the caregiver to take a break. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old. For more information or to apply, please see Volunteer Visitor Program Details or contact Pamela Craig at VolunteerVisitors@bouldercounty.gov or 720-864-6526.
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Medicare Counselor
As a Medicare Counselor you can help adults 65 and over and people with disabilities and their caregivers learn about Medicare, make informed choices about the health care to which they’re entitled, and solve Medicare-related problems. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old. Training is provided. For more information or to apply, please see Medicare Volunteer Counselor opportunity details or contact us at Medicare@bouldercounty.gov or 303-441-1546.
Wellness Program Group Facilitator
Help older adults maintain and enhance their well-being by joining us as a Wellness Program Group Facilitator. Volunteers present wellness related content and facilitate community conversations for groups of older adults participating in evidence-based wellness programs. Topics include nutrition education, managing chronic conditions, and falls prevention.
We have opportunities to volunteer in English and Spanish, with flexible hours and training included. Questions? Email us at HealthyAging@bouldercounty.gov or call 303-413-7594.
LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee
Community members help advise the LGBTQ+ programs and services provided to the LGBTQ+ older adult community, focusing on support to promotion of the Project Visibility documentary, the Lavender Gala, Pride, and more. 90-minute monthly meetings required for a one year commitment. For more information, please contact Michael Chifalo at mchifalo@bouldercounty.gov or 303-441-4518.
Aging Advisory Council
Help shape how the Area Agency on Aging assists older adults. Serving in an advisory capacity, the Aging Advisory Council helps in the administration and planning of Older Americans Act programs by gathering information and ideas that could help coordinate the delivery of services and responding effectively to the strengths and needs of older adults throughout Boulder County. AAC Members serve three-year terms. Visit the Advisory Boards and Commissions page for more details and click on “View Current Vacancies and Apply” to see openings; or for more information contact Lindsay Neville at lneville@bouldercounty.gov or call 303-906-7509.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Advocate for residents of assisted living and nursing homes. Under the direction of a supervisor, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteers work with residents and staff of long-term care facilities, assisting with receiving, investigating, and resolving complaints in these facilities, as well as advocating for the rights of the residents. Volunteers also provide information about the ombudsman program to residents, staff, family members and the community-at-large. For more information, please call 303-441-1173 or email infoLTCO@bouldercounty.gov. *Please note that our volunteer positions for this program are currently filled; please consider helping older adults by volunteering for another Area Agency on Aging program.
Lyons Meal Site Volunteer
Volunteers help support older adults in the Lyons community by helping serve nutritious lunches at the Redstone Café congregate meal program. Volunteers assist with meal service, light setup, and creating a welcoming environment for participants. Lunch is served Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at Walt Self Community Building (335 Railroad Rd, Lyons). Volunteers must be at least 21 years old. Volunteers who are 60+ may be eligible for a meal. Training is provided. For more information, please contact Ashley Reese at HealthyAging@bouldercounty.gov or 303-441-3986.
