There are many ways you can get involved and enhance the lives of older adults, people with disabilities, and their families in your community.
Volunteer
Agency on Aging \ Area 4 is a wonderful place to volunteer. One of the more well-known benefits of volunteering is the impact on the community. Volunteering allows you to connect to your community and make it a better place. Even helping out with the smallest tasks can make a real difference in the lives of the older adults and people with disabilities that we serve. Lesser-known benefits of volunteering include rekindling a sense of purpose, reducing your stress, combatting depression, and keeping you mentally stimulated.
Become a Long-Term Care Ombudsmen
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is a community-supported program. Volunteers are an integral part of this program. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program and the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman are responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising the volunteer Ombudsman representatives.
If you are interested in this specialized volunteer opportunity, you are welcome to contact us for additional information at 1.916.376-8910, or complete the application below and return it to the office. You must be available to work Monday through Friday between 8:30am – 4:30pm.
California’s Master Plan for Aging
Recognizing that California’s over-65 population is projected to grow to 8.6 million by 2030, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order calling for the creation of a Master Plan for Aging to be developed by October 1, 2020. The Master Plan will serve as a blueprint that can be used by state government, local communities, private organizations and philanthropy to build environments that promote an age friendly California.
Visit www.engageca.org for more information.
Read the Executive Order on the Master Plan for Aging.
Read the news release announcing the Executive Order on the Master Plan for Aging.
Direct your comments, questions, or suggestions regarding the Stakeholder Advisory Committee to EngAGE@aging.ca.gov.
Subscribe to receive email updates on the Governor’s Master Plan for Aging.