COLUMBUS, Ind. – Thrive Alliance is holding an information session for those interested in the Volunteer Advocates for Seniors and Incapacitated Adults (VASIA) program this week.
VASIA helps enhance an individual’s quality of life by making decisions on that person’s behalf which reflect the individual’s choices and preferences.
The program is this Thursday, April 18, at the Doug Otto United Way Center, 1531 13th St., in Columbus, at 3 p.m.
Find out more about the sessions and VASIA program, and reserve a spot in one of the sessions by emailing contact@thrive-alliance.org or calling 812-372-6918.
The VASIA Program recruits, trains, and supervises community volunteers to support those who can’t care for themselves.
VASIA volunteers are caring individuals who:
- Want to help others
- Have a life or work experience with older or disabled adults
- Have the ability to commit to the time required
- Can follow guidelines and instructions
- Have the ability to exercise sound decision-making
- Are at least 21 years old
- Have no criminal history or social services history of violence
- Complete the application and screening process
