Volunteer SHIP Counselor
ORGANIZATION: RSVP of Monmouth County / Family & Children's Service
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SHIP is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, a statewide program administered by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Senior Affairs, with major funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Family & Children's Service is the sponsoring organization for the program in Monmouth County.
Volunteer counselors, trained by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services and/or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will provide information and assistance for dealing with claims and evaluating health insurance needs. SHIP counselors can also discuss options such as whether to remain in a traditional Medicare plan or choose a Medicare + Choice plan. Volunteer counselors do not provide legal advice, sell, recommend or endorse any specific insurance product, agent, insurance company or HMO. They provide information and assistance so that clients can make their own decisions.
Counseling sites are available throughout Monmouth County.
More opportunities with RSVP of Monmouth County / Family & Children's Service
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About RSVP of Monmouth County / Family & Children's Service
Location:
191 Bath Ave., Long Branch, NJ 07740, US
Mission Statement
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Monmouth County , RSVP,helps individuals 55 years of age and older find meaningful volunteer assignments with non- profit and public service organizations in an effort to meet critical needs of the community .
Description
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) provides opportunities for people 55 and over to make a difference in their community through volunteer service. RSVP volunteers contribute anywhere from a few to over forty hours a week, serving through schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and other nonprofit and public organizations to help meet critical community needs. RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers. RSVP matches the personal interests and skills of older Americans with opportunities to help solve community problems and offers supplemental insurance while on duty, and on-the-job training from the agency or organization where volunteers are placed.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
191 Bath Ave.Long Branch, NJ 07740
DATE POSTED
May 11, 2023
SKILLS
- Healthcare
- Organization
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- 4-6 hours per month