The Seniors Job Bank is a great way for Simsbury's older adults to find work or receive a little help from a vetted professionals, one of two local volunteers told residents at a recent forum.
After an absence of five years, the service is once again being offered in town.
"We're looking forward to serving the people in Simsbury," Mary-Margaret Girgenti told seniors gathered at a recent forum on aging issues hosted by state Rep. John Hampton.
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Recently the Board of Selectmen approved participation in the program, which offers residents 50 and older the opportunity to find employment or seek specific services.
“The Town of Simsbury is pleased that the Seniors Job Bank has resumed their job referral program in our community”, First Selectman Mary Glassman stated in a submitted release. “This program was missed by seniors who wanted to work and those who benefited from using the service.”
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Seniors Job Bank President Bob Cave, stated, via the release, “Many have helped with the reopening of the SJB and we have had outstanding initial success. Fortunately, we have many volunteers who assist with candidate interviews and can respond to the numerous requests by employers with open positions.”
Seniors Job Bank will operate through Kathy Marschall, Senior Services Director and will be chaired by two volunteers Mary Margaret and Dennis Carrithers.
SJB is a non-profit associated dedicated to helping seniors in the Greater Hartford area.
"SJB is thrilled to once again be working in partnership with the Town of Simsbury," said Cave. "We are excited to have the opportunity to carry out our mission here." Also assisting in the program are Ed LaMontagne, chair of Simsbury’s Aging and Disability Commission and Selectman Shannon Knall, liaison to the Commission.
Information and application forms for those looking for “Help” at home or in business, or “Work” for those over age 50, can find it on the SJB home page on the Internet at: www.sjbct.org
Girgenti told seniors at the forum that they could be confident that those doing the work will be vetted and undergo a background check.
For additional information contact Bob Cave at bjcave@comcast.net or (860) 521-0705.
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