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Legacy Corps for Veterans and Military Families

Program Contact:

Melissa Radloff, Program Director
1607 W. Jefferson St.
Boise, Idaho 83702

PHONE: 208-947-4282
FAX: 208-336-0880

EMAIL: mradloff@jannus.org
WEBSITE: Legacy Corps National Website
FACEBOOK: Legacy Corps FB

Legacy Corps is a volunteer-powered program supporting family caregivers,  with an emphasis on the unique needs of veteran and military families.  Highly trained, vetted and committed volunteers provide companionship respite, caregiver education and networking opportunities, and linkages to community and veteran resources.

See how Legacy Corps supports this veteran and his wife. Click here.

Legacy Corps Volunteers:

We are happy to connect you with a fulfilling position honoring your skills, abilities, passion and schedule!

Volunteer Positions

AmeriCorps Volunteers
AmeriCorps Volunteers, referred to as Members, commit to one year of service (November through October) consisting of 450 hours of training, respite and support services. Members are matched with 3-4 families for weekly visits throughout the year. Members receive a monthly living allowance (approx. $167) and are eligible for an education award at the end of their service year (over $1,550.00).  Members over the age of 55 are able to gift the education awards to a child or grandchild.   Members participate in monthly (4-hour) team trainings and begin their service with a 20-hour orientation.


Non-Americorps Volunteers
Companionship Non-AmeriCorps Volunteers (also called “Respite Volunteers”) provide program support and in-home respite to families.  Respite Volunteers commit to weekly 2-3 hour visits with a family carefully matched.   Volunteers may also provide respite during the 6-part Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop series.  Respite Volunteers receive a 4-hour orientation, offered quarterly. If interested, fill out the “Respite Volunteer” application under “Current Volunteer Opportunities”.

Volunteer positions are also available for program support at events, in the office, and outreach or fundraising efforts.

Caregiver Support Services

  • In-Home Respite (average 4 hours per week)
  • Transportation to medical appointments / grocery shopping/ errands
  • Information about community and veteran resources to help family caregivers
  • Powerful Tools for Caregivers course
  • Social and Informational events for family caregivers and their loved ones

Who is eligible to receive Legacy Corps Services:

  • Family Caregivers are friends or family members caring for a loved one- whether they live with that person or not
  • Family members who care for a veteran of any age
  • A veteran caring for a family member of any age
  • Families with any military service history – including deceased relatives and in-laws

Opportunity to SPONSOR Legacy Corps families:

Show your gratitude to veterans in our community by supporting the Legacy Corps Program. We seek business partners and individuals who want to be recognized as champions of veteran and military families who care for a loved one at home.

Read more here:

http://www.idahopress.com/news/local/treasure-valley-struggles-with-shortage-in-respite-care/article_e455160a-24cb-5346-9a3e-a28da2e31560.html

For more information on the National Senior Corps services please follow this link:

https://nationalservice.tumblr.com/post/133094620772/legacy-corps-supporting-veterans-and-military

 
For more information contact:
 
Melissa Radloff, Program Director
208-947-4282

Lisa Underwood, Volunteer Coordinator
208-947-4284

Karen Kouba, Education Specialist
208-947-4283

 

Current Volunteer Opportunities
File TypeFile Name
PDF IconLegacy Corps Volunteer

Volunteer Application
File TypeFile Name
PDF IconAmeriCorps Application 2020-2021

Volunteer Paperwork
File TypeFile Name
Word IconAMERICORPS TIMESHEET 2020-2021
Word IconRespite Non-Americorps Timesheet 2020
PDF IconAMERICORPS TRANSPORTATION LOG 2019-2020
PDF IconExtra Training Sign in Agenda
Word IconLegacy Corps Volunteer Generation Activity Log

Events
DateEventLocationTime 
1/28/2021 - 3/4/2021Powerful Tools for Caregivers Virtual Classes ThursdaysVirtual1:30 - 3:00
1/19/2021 - 2/23/2021Powerful Tools for Caregivers Virtual Classes TuesdaysVirtual6:00 - 7:30
2/15/20209th Annual Family Caregiver ConferenceBoise State University8:00 - 5:00
2/25/2020Powerful Tools for Caregivers BSU Evening ClassThe Norco Building on BSU Campus 1529 Belmont Street, Room 1145:30 - 7:30
3/5/2020Powerful Tools for Caregivers at the Nampa Public LibraryNampa Public Library10:00 - 12:30
4/21/2020Powerful Tools for Caregivers at the Boise Senior CenterBoise Senior Center1:00 - 3:30
4/28/2020Powerful Tools for Caregivers Meridian Evening ClassValley Shepherd Church of the Nazarene, Meridian5:30 - 7:00

Volunteer Training
 
Caregiving
    •https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/
    •https://www.easterseals.com/explore-resources/for-caregivers/
    •https://www.elderhelpofsandiego.org/family-caregiver-online-learning-series/
    •https://caregiveraction.org/family-caregiver-toolbox
    •https://www.caregiver.org/fca-webinars
    •https://www.caregiving.com/
    •https://www.asaging.org/web-seminars
    •https://www.mmlearn.org/
    •https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support/caregiver-teleconnection//
    •https://aging.idaho.gov/stay-educated/
    •https://elderhelp.thinkific.com/

General Aging
    •https://www.parentgiving.com/elder-care/caregiver-resources/
    •https://www.aging.com/
    •https://www.nextavenue.org/
    •https://www.aarp.org/
    •https://www.ted.com/talks/ashton_applewhite_let_s_end_ageism
    •https://www.ted.com/talks/jane_fonda_life_s_third_act

Safety in Elder Years
    •https://www.facebook.com/NCOAging/videos/vb.131217580266597/1091974864190859/?type=2&theater
    •https://www.parentgiving.com/elder-care/50-safety-tips-for-seniors/

Dementia
    •https://www.agegracefullyamerica.com/ten-tips-for-communicating-with-a-person-with-dementia/
    •https://www.uclahealth.org/dementia/for-patients
    •https://alz.org/help-support/resources/care-training-resources
    •https://www.helpforalzheimersfamilies.com/alzheimers-dementia-education/
    •https://www.youtube.com/user/teepasnow/videos
    •https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqmqC-702Yg
    •https://www.alzsd.org/videos/
    •https://www.ted.com/talks/tony_luciani_a_mother_and_son_s_photographic_journey_through_dementia

Veterans
    •https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/communityproviders/military_resources.asp
    •https://www.easterseals.com/explore-resources/for-caregivers/military-caregiving-education.html
    •https://www.wehonorveterans.org/online-courses
    •https://www.aginglifecarejournal.org/tag/veterans/
    •https://psycharmor.org/courses/
    •https://www.easterseals.com/explore-resources/for-caregivers/military-caregiving-education.html

Grief
    •https://grief.com/resources/
    •https://www.tributes.com/grief_recovery_center/webinar_replay
    •https://www.taps.org/webinar/2018/griefjourney

Mental Health / Depression and Anxiety
    •https://adaa.org/learn-from-the-experts
    •https://www.psychalive.org/category/webinars/depression-webinars/
    •https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K2DdiKAl7U
    •https://psychhub.com/partners/jannus-inc

Communication / Relationships
    •https://www.ted.com/talks/celeste_headlee_10_ways_to_have_a_better_conversation
    •https://www.ted.com/talks/julian_treasure_5_ways_to_listen_better
    •https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw&feature=youtu.be

Parkinsons Disease
    •https://www.michaeljfox.org/
    •https://www.parkinson.org/
    •https://ihcca.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=606119&module_id=388400
    •https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2LP_5PC9LU
    •https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FBuK3kPKkE

End of Life Matters
    •https://www.ted.com/talks/bj_miller_what_really_matters_at_the_end_of_life

Self-Care
    •https://www.productiveflourishing.com/podcast/build-better-boundaries/

Food and Grocery Services
    •Uber Eats Tutorial
    •Door Dash Tutorial
    •Instacart Grocery Delivery Tutorial
    •Walmart Grocery Pick Up Tutorial

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