Area Agency on Aging - Volunteer Class Leader, Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) Course

Area Agency on Aging – Volunteer Class Leader, Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) Course

Application or Registration Deadline:	09/15/2019
Project Start Date:	Tue, October 1, 2019 12:00 am
Opportunity Type:	Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Department:	Community Services
Category:	Human Services and Public Health
Time Commitment & Minimum Age:	Approximately 3 ½ hours, one day per week for six weeks. Once or twice a year, for at least one year.
Location:	Class sites rotate throughout Boulder County.
Program Summary:	The Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes help provide family caregivers with tools to increase their self-care and confidence.
Duties and Responsibilities:	Teach the PTC course with a trained co-leader Follow the program as designed and scripted (teaching of all tools, following the script, and using visual aids and handouts as prescribed) Adhere to the training agenda as provided in the Class Leader Training Manual Promote a classroom environment that encourages optimal learning for all participants Set up the classroom for each class, and clean it up afterwards Have participants sign in for each class, and send the sign-in sheet to supervisor immediately after class Make no changes in room schedules or class times or cancel any classes without permission from supervisor Refer participants to supervisor as needed for information and assistance Report any concerns or problems immediately to supervisor Notify supervisor immediately if unable to teach a class because of an emergency
Qualifications and Requirements:	Awareness of and sensitivity to issues of family caregivers of older adults; experience as a family caregiver preferred Well-organized, focused; ability to present course curriculum clearly and thoroughly Excellent teaching skills; teaching experience preferred General knowledge of BCAAA programs and other local resources for older adults and family caregivers Empathetic, good listener Ability to maintain clear boundaries and keep classes moving forward Ability to relate well with various kinds of people who are in challenging situations
Training Dates and Information:	Required attendance at two-day class leader training, Oct. 10th & 11th, all day in Loveland, CO. Two-hour orientation on Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (BCAAA) and local resources with supervisor before PTC courses begin. Supervision: Supervised by Juliette Kershner, Caregiver Initiative Coordinator and/or Rebekah Van Sweden– Caregiver Programs and Project Hope, BCAAA Evaluation: Supervisor will provide an evaluation of volunteer on yearly basis or more often as needed. Volunteer is encouraged to consult supervisor at any time about issues related to his/her job duties.
Additional Information:	Benefits: Gaining teaching experience Enabling family caregivers to learn needed self-care skills Using personal caregiving experience to benefit others Learning more about local resources for older adults and family caregivers Getting to know a wide variety of family caregivers Helping to further the mission of Boulder County Area Agency on Aging: creating a community in which all age well
Contact:	Juliette Jonjak Kershner, Caregiver Initiative Coordinator, 303-678-6116 infocaregiver@bouldercounty.org
Application Process:	Contact Juliette Jonjak Kershner, Caregiver Initiative Coordinator, 303-678-6116 infocaregiver@bouldercounty.org