Be An Elder Justice Champion
The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) is accepting applications for its first ever cohort of Elder Justice Champions.
Selected individuals will serve on this lay board, whose mission is: to inform the NCEA’s projects, products, and practices with the lived experiences, perspectives, and insights of diverse older adults with the goal of preventing abuse, increasing awareness, and improving the lives and wellbeing of older people, particularly those underserved and marginalized.
Elder Justice Champions will be expected to:
- Attend virtual monthly meetings
- Provide consultation and guidance on issues impacting older adults, aging, and elder abuse
- Offer wisdom, lived experience, expertise, and feedback on specified NCEA materials
- Provide suggestions on elder abuse awareness campaigns
Applicants must be aged 60 and over for consideration.
To apply online, visit https://usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_50aYeE8sbzBQhh4.
Applications will be accepted through January 10, 2025.
Submit any questions regarding the application to NCEA-info@acl.hhs.gov.
Be an Elder Justice College Ambassador
- Attend virtual meetings and trainings held approximately once per month
- Spread awareness throughout campus
- Partner with on-campus clubs/organizations and collaborate with other students, faculty and staff
- Serve a minimum 6-month period as ambassador
- Develop, plan, and carry out final project surrounding World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
- Gain valuable mentorship and career building opportunities
Applicants must be:
- An undergraduate student enrolled in accredited university, trade school, or community college
- At least 18 years of age at the start of the program
To apply online, visit https://usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0N8edjF5m0PWOdE
Applications will be accepted through January 22, 2025.
Submit any questions regarding the application to NCEA-info@acl.hhs.gov.
Volunteer or Intern at the National Center on Elder Abuse
As a national authority, the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) is a provider of up-to-date, pertinent, and valuable resources, education, and information on elder abuse and neglect. The NCEA disseminates information and provides technical assistance and training by making news and resources available, collaborating on and disseminating research, identifying information about promising practices and interventions, operating a listserv, and providing subject matter expertise. The NCEA Student Interns and Volunteers serve as administrative and research support personnel for the NCEA grant.
For more information and to receive an application, please email NCEA-info@acl.hhs.gov.
Join the Han Research Lab for Cognitive Neuroscience!
The Han Research Laboratory is dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing, and independence of adults living into old age. We are interested in investigating the diverse factors and neurobiological mechanisms that impact cognition and decision making across the lifespan using multidisciplinary approaches informed by the fields of neuropsychology, cognitive and systems neuroscience, epidemiology, genetics, and behavioral economics.
We encourage highly motivated undergraduates to join our research team as volunteers and take part in our ongoing projects. We are most interested in enthusiastic and organized students who can provide at least 10-20 hours per week for a 1-year commitment. Students interested in becoming involved should email a cover letter and a CV or resume to Camille Erdman erdmane@usc.edu. Potential volunteers will be invited to interview pending need and fit with ongoing projects. We look forward to hearing from you!
To learn more about our research, please visit www.hanresearchlab.com.