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11 people are interested
Volunteers Needed to Help People with Medicare!
ORGANIZATION: NWSDS Senior Peer Mentorng
Please visit the new page to apply.
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11 people are interested
Have you ever thought about becoming a Certified Medicare Counselor?
If you have a passion for helping others, are dependable, understanding, patient, and compassionate, we invite you to become a SHIBA counselor!
SHIBA certified counselors help people navigate the Medicare system by provding help and advice on how to:
- Compare Medicare Advantage plans
- Compare Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans
- Select Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D)
- Apply for Medicare Savings Programs, including Extra Help with Medicare Part D.
SHIBA counselors also review Medicare bills, assist with appeals, and report complaints.
Interested individuals should have:
- Good communications skills
- Be able to protect client confidentiality
- Have no conflict of interest (such as an insurance agent)
- Be able to use a computer, email, and the Internet.
Full trainnig will be providded at no expense to you.
FLEXIBLE hours to fit your schedule
- Assistance can be offered by phone and in person.
- SHIBA counselors typically volunteer 4 hours a week, yet may volunteer more or less.
- Mandatory counselor meetings generally occur every other month.
Please contact:
Marion, Polk, Yamhill Counties
Dianne McGill, SHIBA and Senior Medicare Patrol Coordinator
(503) 304-3653
dianne.mcgill@nwsds.org
Clatsop County
Michelle Lewis
(503) 861-4202
michelle.lewis@nwsds.org
Tillamook County
Stacy Zuercher
(503) 815-2062
stacie.zuercher@nwsds.org
More opportunities with NWSDS Senior Peer Mentorng
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About NWSDS Senior Peer Mentorng
Location:
3410 Cherry Ave NE, Salem, OR 97303, US
Mission Statement
"The mission of NorthWest Senior & Disability Services is to promote dignity, independence and health: honor choice & empower people."
Description
NorthWest Senior & Disability Services (NWSDS) is a local intergovernmental agency that was created in 1982. Designated as the Area Agency on Aging for Clatsop, Marion, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill Counties. NWSDS is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and arranging services for seniors and people with disabilities in these five counties.
Funds for the operation of NWSDS and its programs come from the federal and state government, as well as from community groups and individual donations. NWSDS also relies heavily on dedicated and compassionate volunteers who serve in the following programs:
- Meals on Wheels
- Senior Dining Centers
- Oregon Money Management Program
- SHIBA (Medicare Counselors)
- Peer Mentoring Program
- Advisory Councils
PLEASE CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WONDERFUL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED AT NWSDS.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3410 Cherry Ave NESalem, OR 97303
DATE POSTED
June 20, 2023
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Basic Computer Skills
- People Skills
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Counselors typically volunteer 4 hours a week