- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
SHINE Volunteer Counselors (Medicare)
ORGANIZATION: Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is part of a national volunteer program that provides free and unbiased counseling services to Medicare beneficiaries by empowering seniors to make informed decisions about their health insurance coverage. SHINE is currently recruiting volunteers for Charlotte County. For more information on how you can become a Medicare trained volunteer counselor, please call the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, Helpline at 1-866-413-5337 or visit www.FloridaSHINE.org .
The rewards for volunteer service are plentiful. Since the Program’s inception in 1993, SHINE volunteers have helped Florida seniors and their caregivers save millions of dollars, and they have brought peace of mind to those who needed guidance in understanding and accessing health insurance options.
Become a volunteer today.
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About Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida
Location:
2830 Winkler Avenue, Suite 112, Fort Myers, FL 33916, US
Mission Statement
Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida connects older adults and adults with disabilities to resources and assistance for living safely with independence and dignity.
Description
The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) is a nonprofit organization serving older adults (age 60+) and adults with disabilities in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, and Sarasota counties. It connects them, their families and caregivers to resources like elder care, adult day care, housing assistance, home care, meals, housekeeping, legal assistance, personal care, and volunteer opportunities. AAASWFL is one of 11 Aging and Disability Resource Centers designated by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and is responsible for overseeing and providing services for Planning and Service Area 8 and is a member of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging a nonprofit association representing a national network of 622 Area Agencies on Aging. AAASWFL is primarily known for its Elder Helpline (866-41-ELDER), a toll-free service that helps seniors, adults with disabilities, and caregivers. AAASWFL is also the State's point of entry for long-term care programs and government-funded services. Outreach Programs include health and wellness classes for older adults and caregivers, Medicare benefits counseling through the SHINE program, and elder abuse prevention and education.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Rebecca Owens Sr. Center27420 Voyageur Dr.Punta Gorda, FL 33983
DATE POSTED
August 26, 2022
SKILLS
- Program Management
- Advertising
- Research
- Cost Analysis
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Four hours per week with a two year commitment.