Volunteer Opportunity: Field Ambassador

Program: AARP ElderWatch is designed to reduce the financial exploitation of elder Coloradans

Mission: to ensure that no older person is left to suffer, alone and in silence, at the hand of those who exploit them.

Objective of position: to help represent AARP ElderWatch in the communities of Colorado, by presenting information regarding AARP ElderWatch and training communities on how to keep safe from scams and frauds.

Responsibilities of position:

● Serve as a liaison in your area on the goals and mission of AARP ElderWatch

● Become the contact person in your community with Senior Housing and Senior Centers if they need more information regarding AARP ElderWatch

Qualifications:

● Enjoy working with people

● Ability to communicate effectively with AARP ElderWatch and agencies in your area

● Some prior public speaking experience

Time required: Each volunteer sets their own pace and sets own schedule. The time required will vary on requests from organizations for speakers.

Training required: will be conducted over phone or through computer training (if applicable)

Travel Required: Within your community.

Expense reimbursement: position not eligible for reimbursement unless prior authorization prearranged by AARP ElderWatch

Working relations: The FA will work closely with senior centers, senior housing and other local senior and community service providers.

Volunteer Policy: The AARP Foundation volunteers will receive equal opportunity and treatment throughout recruitment, appointment, training and service. AARP does not discriminate based on age, disabilities, gender, race, national, or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation.