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EVE is a volunteer program that
provides advocacy for elderly that live at home. The project now
serves the counties of Butler, Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Dunklin,
Madison, Mississippi, New
Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Ripley, St. Francis, Ste. Genevieve, Scott, Stoddard
and Wayne.
EVE receives referrals from
families, friends, churches, agencies, and others that are concerned
about individuals that live alone or do not have the assistance
needed in order to remain independent. Volunteers visit the home
when welcomed by the older adult and assist in securing solutions to
any problems.
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Missouri citizens aged 60
or older may
qualify for the program, if they are determined to be at risk of:
- Premature institutionalization,
- Unnecessary prolonged
institutionalization,
- Unmet needs for assistance with
activities of daily living,
- Premature or unnecessary
guardianship and unmet need for guardianship,
- Victims of possible fraud,
abuse or neglect.
Older adults living in
their own homes but that may be at risk benefit through the visits of
a trained volunteer. These volunteers grow to be a trusted friend, provide
information, assist with access to services, advocate on their
behalf, and help prevent fraud, abuse and neglect.
Service providers benefit through
the assistance of trained volunteers that supplement their
services. Volunteers respond to referrals with the permission of the
older adult and/or his/her representative.
Volunteers benefit
through their ability to make a difference in the lives of their
clients as they assist them in their efforts to remain independent
for as long as possible.
To become a volunteer in the EVE
project you need:
- Time - Volunteers
visit assigned individuals two to four times monthly and respond to
emergencies when appropriate.
- Concern - Fondness and
sincere interest in the well being of older adults are
essential.
- Commitment - The
completion of a 12-hour training program is required before a
volunteer is assigned to a client. On-going in-service
training on a quarterly basis and individual support are provided.
For more information on being an EVE
volunteer or if you know someone that may be at risk, call the Area
Agency on Aging at 573-335-3331 or toll free 1-800-392-8771 if you
are outside the Cape Girardeau calling area.
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