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AARP TAX-AIDE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Augusta-area AARP Tax-Aide program accepting applications to prepare income tax returns for seniors; free training; computer skills required; Bill Kozel (706) 210-3048, Susan Glazner (706) 359-3052

AREA AGENCY ON AGING COMMUNITY UPDATE: 10:15 a.m. Thursdays; radio stations WKZK-AM (1600) and 103.7-FM; weekly broadcast with information on aging-related events, programs and resources; (706) 210-2030, www.areaagencyonaging.com

EXPERIENCE WORKS SENIOR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: Work experience and job-training opportunities for job-seekers 55 and older in Richmond, Columbia and other area counties; nurse's aide training, job-search assistance also available; (706) 722-4700

FOSTER GRANDPARENT AND SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAMS: Limited-income people 60 and older needed to work 15-40 hours a week with special-needs patients; (706) 868-0120, (706) 790-2151

HELP CHILDREN LEARN TO READ: The Senior Citizens Council is looking for people 60 and older to serve as reading tutors; stipend positions available; Jackie Kennedy (706) 868-0120

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: Pairs volunteers ages 55 and older with their choice of organizations; (706) 868-0120

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1-5 p.m. one Saturday or Sunday a month, Phinizy Swamp Nature Park's visitor center; greet visitors, give out literature; (706) 828-2109.

GEORGIACARES VOLUNTEERS: To match seniors with low-cost prescription help through the GeorgiaCares program; flexible hours, training provided; Area Agency on Aging; (706) 210-2029

H2U AT DOCTORS HOSPITAL: For ages 50 and older; focusing on health, wellness and protection; exercise and dance classes, trips and more; benefits include a private room at semiprivate room rates when available, and entitles patient's caregiver to $4 a day meal tickets; membership dues $15 a year; (706) 651-6716

LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM: Needs dedicated people to be volunteer visitors in area nursing homes; Angela Chavous (706) 721-2327