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6 people are interested
Senior Benefits Counselor
ORGANIZATION: Westchester Library System
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6 people are interested
Westchester Library System is seeking additional volunteers to serve as counselors for their Senior Benefit Information Centers (SBICs). SBICs offer older adults (60 ) achieve a better understanding of Medicare health plans, prescription drug coverage, and other benefits available to seniors - saving them time and money.
Volunteer counselors receive training from subject specialist, including the Medicare Rights Center and other expert nonprofit agencies. A site coordinator provides guidance and ongoing training, and fosters a collaborative problem-solving environment.
Current volunteers include a committed team of active and retired professionals from all fields who are comfortable with technology, have excellent interpersonal skills, and are able to provide 3 hours per week of consistent service. Some knowledge of the health care system and fluency in Spanish are a plus.
Volunteers are needed for weekdays, generally between 10am and 2pm. Library siites currently needing adult volunteers are: New Rochelle, Portchester and Yonkers.
More opportunities with Westchester Library System
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Westchester Library System
Location:
570 Taxter Road, Suite 400, Elmsford, NY 10523, US
Mission Statement
Mission The mission of WLS is to ensure that all residents have seamless access to excellent library service throughout Westchester County. Vision WLS will serve as a center of innovation for the Westchester County library community. We will provide model programs, affordable and easy-to-use information technology, and support services that enable libraries to continuously improve service to their communities. Core Values WLS will base its policy and operating decisions on the following set of core values:
Description
Westchester Library System volunteers support a number of programs that help county residents engage with and apply needed information and develop critical literacy skills.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
New Rochelle Public Library1 Library PlazaNew Rochelle, NY 10801
DATE POSTED
May 29, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 50
- 3 hrs/week
- Comfort using web-based resources