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VENTURA — Volunteers at the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging contributed more than 7,000 hours of assistance in 2022, providing an estimated value of more than $250,000 in work to the agency.
“Volunteers play a crucial role in the VCAAA’s programs and services,” VCAAA Director Victoria Jump said. “A significant part of what we do for the community would not be possible without the commitment that our volunteers have shown over the years. We are very thankful for the contributions they have made to improving the lives of older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Ventura County.”
The total amount of time worked by volunteers in 2022 was 7,199.81 hours. The last Independent Sector study valued California volunteers at $35.56 per hour, giving their efforts a total figure of $256,025.24.
Volunteer opportunities are available in the Fall Prevention Program, the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, the Information and Assistance Call Center, the Senior Nutrition Farm, and for Food Box Delivery Drivers.
To learn more about volunteering at the VCAAA, call (805) 477-7300 or visit www.vcaaa.org/volunteer.
For more information, please see the attached PDF for the Volunteer Impact Report.
ABOUT: The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, an agency of the County of Ventura, is charged with the responsibility of promoting, developing, and implementing a comprehensive coordinated system of care that enables older individuals, children and adults with disabilities, and their caregivers to live in a community-based setting. The VCAAA advocates for the needs of those 60 years and older in the county, providing leadership and promoting citizen involvement in the planning process as well as in the delivery of services.