On the Waterfront: Volunteer Services at Age Well

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Host Mariah Riggs interviews Erica Marks, Director of Volunteer Services at Age Well. They discuss the work of Age Well, highlighting how volunteers support older Vermonters. Their aim is to raise awareness about the services available for older adults, families, and caregivers.

Age Well is the largest Area Agency on Aging in the state of Vermont. Erica has been training and supporting volunteers for 17 years. She led the growth and development of Age Well’s Volunteer program taking it from 100 volunteers to over 1,100 strong! Age Well has one of the largest volunteer programs in the state of Vermont. She and her team created the innovative “Volunteer Respite Squad Program” which won a 2021 USAging Recognition Award in the Caregiving Category.

For more information visit: www.agewellvt.org/giving-back/volunteer

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