The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the Agency’s community-based Advisory Council.  There are currently three vacancies, including one for a representative of individuals with disabilities, one representative of the LGBTQ+ community, and one representative for family caregivers. New appointments are now being considered for terms beginning July 1, 2021.

The representative of individuals with disabilities will have a vested interest in advocating for people of all ages living with disabilities, while a member of the LGBTQ+ population will be selected to represent, and advocate for, older adults who are also members of the LGBTQ+ community. The individual selected to represent family caregivers will have personal and/or professional experience as a family caregiver.

Individuals with a strong interest in any of the vacant positions are encouraged to apply. The deadline for submitting applications is April 29, 2021.

For more information, visit www.vcaaa.org, call (805) 477-7306, or e-mail Jannette.Jauregui@ventura.org.

The purpose of the Advisory Council is to recommend the direction of programs and services for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers in Ventura County. By law the Advisory Council is required to have a majority of its membership 60 years of age or older and reflect the economic, geographic, and ethnic composition of the County. Older adults and minority representatives are strongly encouraged to apply.  The Advisory Council meets once a month six (6) times a year.

Media inquiries may be directed to Jannette Jauregui, VCAAA Public Information Officer, at (805) 477-7306.