GET INVOLVED
EXPERIENCE WORKS SENIOR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: Work experience and job-training opportunities for job-seekers 55 and older in Richmond, Columbia and other area counties; nurse's aide training, job-search assistance also available; (706) 722-4700
FOSTER GRANDPARENT AND SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAMS: Limited-income people 60 and older needed to work 15-40 hours a week with special-needs patients; (706) 868-0120, (706) 790-2151
HELP CHILDREN LEARN TO READ: The Senior Citizen's Council is looking for people 60 and older to serve area children as reading tutors; stipend positions available; contact Jackie Kennedy, (706) 868-0120
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: Pairs volunteers ages 55 and older with choice of organizations; (706) 868-0120
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1-5 p.m. one Saturday or Sunday a month, Phinizy Swamp Nature Park's visitor center; greet visitors, give out literature; (706) 828-2109
H2U AT DOCTORS HOSPITAL: For ages 50 and older; focusing on health, wellness and protection; exercise and dance classes, trips and more; benefits include a private room at semiprivate room rates when available, and entitles patient's caregiver to $4 a day meal tickets; membership dues $15 per year; (706) 651-6716
