The Elder Network is a 501(c)(3) human services agency that was formed in 1988, and was incorporated on May 28th, 1991. The mission of Elder Network is that, “Those 55 and better and their caregivers have the opportunity to thrive and lead rewarding lives.” Though only 46% of adults believe our community promotes senior independence, Elder Network is dedicated towards expanding services and resources for these individuals (CHNA, Olmsted County, 2019). We focus on helping seniors and caregivers to maintain their general health and well-being, including their mental health; and to maintain independence and quality of life in a safe, supported environment. Elder Network sustains their programs and services through grants, earned income from program fees, service contracts with the government, private contributions from donors, support from area businesses, and fundraising efforts.
Elder Network currently provides the following services: Companion Care, Respite Care, Friendly Visiting, Medical and Non-Medical Transportation, Senior Advocacy, PEARLs, Educational programs and groups such as Powerful Tools for Caregiving and Aging Mastery, our Technology Assistance Program, and Caregiver Support through REACH coaching, dementia and caregiver support groups, an art group, and a mindfulness group. Throughout the past 35 years of service, Elder Network has been dedicated to serving older adults and their loved ones, which include caregivers, family members, and friends. Through these 35 years of operation, Elder Network has committed resources to training staff, volunteers, clients, and community members on dementia, accessibility, diversity, end-of-life planning, grief support, suicide prevention, mental health in the aging population, and many other vital areas of service delivery that pertain to those 55 years of age and older.
The Volunteer Coordinator can assist the Committee Chair by providing them with assistance in procuring volunteers to support the Gala, as well as to coordinate those volunteers. The Gala is scheduled for September 21st, 2024, and this position supports the coordination of volunteers from May-September, with the bulk of the hours occurring in July-September.
o This position requires 10-20 hours of time to help contact volunteers via phone, email, text, and in-person visits.
o The Volunteer Coordinator will work together with the other Chairs to allocate jobs for each volunteer according to their abilities, interests, and schedules.
o The Volunteer Coordinator will be called upon to organize the volunteer schedule for the day before the event, as well as the day-of, in order to ensure that the set-up process runs smoothly with enough support to prepare for the event.
o This volunteer should be adept at communicating with others, able to coordinate multiple communications at a time, and quick to respond in their communications.
o Use of Excel, Word, Publisher, and other Microsoft Suite products is helpful, as the Chair may require assistance with allocating and delegating businesses/locations to each volunteer.
If interested, please reach out to Becca at beccah@elder-network.org or call 507-285-5272 to request to speak with her.
