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The Volunteer Recruitment Initiative (VRI) recognizes the invaluable role that volunteers play in ensuring that organizations serving older adults are able to provide their services to the community. Whether an organization needs administrative or direct service assistance, the work does not get done without committed volunteers. The VRI uses a combination of social media and in-person marketing techniques to reach potential volunteers. The VRI then screens them for their specific interests and skills, and refers the potential volunteers to the best fit organizations. The information on the participating organizations, links to sign-up forms and volunteer opportunities, and statistics on older adults in Weld County is all available at www.UnitedWay-Weld.org/agingwellvr.

In addition to recruiting volunteers, the VRI is also open to new participating organizations. Any older adult serving organization that provides service in Weld County is welcome to explore if the VRI is a useful resource to their ongoing work. As more organizations join the VRI, there is a larger pool of opportunities for interested volunteers, helping to increase the likelihood of finding a good fit for community members.

2020-2021 People Served by Area of Weld County

• Carbon Valley (Berthoud, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Mead, Northglenn, Thornton): 24
• County Seat (Evans, Garden City, Greeley): 52
• Outback (Briggsdale, Grover, New Raymer): 2
• Poudre River Corridor (Severance, Windsor): 9
• South County (Brighton, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie): 10
• Thompson River Valley (Johnstown, Milliken): 9
• US-85 Corridor South (Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Kersey): 5
• US-85 Corridor North (Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn): 5
• Outside Weld County: 0

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2020-2021

This is a story from a participating organization, 60+ Ride: ”Laura” is a volunteer that donates her time and talents to several agencies in Weld County. The Aging Well initiative referred her to us, and she has spent several hours in our office providing much needed helgp with a mailing project. She is a former office professional and has provided us with the skills and expertise that we need. She has enjoyed working alongside our other office volunteers, particularly our teen volunteers, and has told us to call her in the future when we need help in the office. We are so grateful to have gained this valuable volunteer, who generously offers her time to better her community.