Volunteer Opportunity - AARP Money Management Bill Payer

Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The volunteer bill payer provides ongoing direct service to low-income clients who are disabled or elderly by making visits to the client’s home on a regular basis, assisting the client in the preparation of checks from a designated account to pay monthly bills and properly maintaining the check register. The volunteer is not expected or authorized to sign checks or manage any other assets except for the designated checking account. The volunteer promptly notifies the program coordinator if the client needs additional assistance. The purpose of this activity is to enable the client to prolong an independent way of life with minimum intervention.

1. General knowledge of household budgeting and daily money management.
2. Accuracy in maintaining financial records.
3. Patience and tactfulness; ability to work cooperatively with a wide variety of individuals, including people with significant physical and mental impairments and varying socioeconomic backgrounds; ability to persist when dealing with government or community agencies.
4. Willingness to provide own transportation to visit clients.
5. Contributes up to eight hours monthly with a one-year renewable commitment.

This opportunity is sponsored by: RSVP of Lane County

Volunteers will work with the following groups Disabled / Ill Older Adults (55+) Low-income / Poverty We need volunteers who are free at these times Monthly Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Business Consumer We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Companionship General Office / Admin Finance / Accounting

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Contact Person: Amy Bresler, RSVP Manager, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:


3171 Gateway Loop Springfield, OR 97477 (See a map)

Directions:

Nearest Bus Stop: 12


Web Site: http://www.unitedwaylane.org

Last updated on September 12, 2011

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