You can help seniors understand their helthcare options.
ORGANIZATION: Polk County NorthWest Senior and Disability Services
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Health care information is often confusing, hard to understand and beneficiaries often find it difficult to navigate the sea of information from health care providers.
SHIBA volunteers assist individuals with non-biased information regarding:
- health and prescription insurance options,
- health care resources,
- prescription assistance and
- Medicare.
Counselors help consumers understand their benefits and rights. The SHIBA program is always looking for motivated volunteers who are willing to learn and help.
FLEXIBLE hours!
- 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.
You are also invited to contact your local SHIBA Coordinator:
Marion, Polk, Yamhill Counties
Annette Gandy SHIBA and Senior Medicare Patrol Coordinator
(503) 304-3653
annette.gandy@nwsds.org
C.latsop County
Michelle Lewis
(503) 861-4202
michelle.lewis@nwsds.org
Tillamook County
Stacy Zuercher
(503) 815-2062
stacie.zuercher@nwsds.org
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About Polk County NorthWest Senior and Disability Services
Location:
260 NE Kings Valley Hwy., Dallas, OR 97338, US
Mission Statement
is to promote dignity, independence and health: honor choice & empower people.
Description
NorthWest Senior & Disability Services
NorthWest Senior & Disability Services (NWSDS) is a local intergovernmental agency 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 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
260 NE Kings Valley Hwy.Dallas, OR 97338
DATE POSTED
January 4, 2017
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Organization
- Teaching / Instruction
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Reading Comprehension
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Counselors typically volunteer 4 hours a week
- Complete SHIBA Certification Program