Dates Volunteer is Needed:
Second Monday of every month from 5-7PM
Description of the Volunteer Opportunity:
SAGE Albuquerque - Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders - is a project of the Common Bond New Mexico. See https://sageabq.org/ for details. SAGE is also an affiliate of SAGE-USA, https://www.sageusa.org/. SAGE Albuquerque is governed by an Advisory Committee, which is currently seeking additional members.
SAGE Albuquerque carries out four activities:
- Cultural competency training for senior-serving organizations (nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home care agencies) to help them better meet the needs of GLBT seniors
- Creating and maintaining a datrabase of resources
- Improving in-home services (we have big plans for this activity)
- Offering support groups and numerous social opportunities
The Advisory Committee oversees these activities and helps move them forward.
Skills Needed:
Human Resources/Leadership Development
Legal/Risk Management
Project Management
Strategy Development/Strategic Planning
Technology (software, hardware, database, web)
Areas of Interest:
Advocacy and Human Rights
LGBT
Seniors
Who Will Be Impacted Through This Project:
GLBT seniors (persons 50+) will benefit from your efforts through:
- Better health and social outcomes in service
- More responsive services and advocacy
- Improved in-home services throughout metro Albuquerque
- Improved quality of life through participation in support groups and social opportunities
Is This an Ongoing Opportunity?: