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Flexible Schedule
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Lansing, MI 48911
WHAT IS IT? The State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP)/Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) at the Tri-County Office on Aging is in need of Counselors. SHIP/MIPPA Counselors answer hotline calls and have meetings with seniors to help them: Understand new health care options Understand and/or apply for Medicare and Medicaid Compare or enroll in Medicare and Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Review Medicare supplemental insurance needs Identify and report Medicare/Medicaid fraud and scams WHY? Completing SHIP/MIPPA training earns you certification as a SHIP/MIPPA Counselor. This is a great opportunity for anyone going into the health field or elder law, or for anyone interested in learning more about health care benefits counseling. SHIP/MIPPA Counselors provide a critical free service to help seniors navigate the healthcare system as they age. Counselors are not connected with any insurance company, and do not sell insurance. HOW DO I GET STARTED? 1. Visit http://www.tcoa.org/volunteer / and complete the online application. Make sure to check the MMAP box. 2. Someone from TCOA will contact you to set up training. TRAINING Must be able to attend a 2-hour orientation training and the 3-day class. The class is offered at multiple locations in Michigan.
Date Posted: Mar 17, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Lansing, MI 48911
Become a Meals on Wheels Deliverer for the Tri-County Office on Aging! Make a difference during your lunchtime by signing up as a driver for Meals on Wheels! Drivers deliver meals to eligible recipients throughout the Tri-County Area (drivers will determine what areas/distances work for them). As a driver, you will do more than just deliver meals - you may also be a friendly face to an individual struggling with social isolation or a regular human connection for someone unable to leave their home. (Groups/Companies can adopt routes for a team of volunteers to fill regularly. Become an official partner today!) See below for more details. Volunteer Position: Home Delivered Meals Driver Revised: December 2023 General Responsibilities: Responsible for picking up food from designated locations and delivering to a participant’s home according to the information on a route sheet. Essential Volunteer Functions: (Reasonable accommodations will be provided, if necessary, for individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential job functions) Works under the guidance of the Volunteer Coordinator of their delivery Pick up food from designated specified locations and deliver to participant’s Provide accurate and timely delivery to participants on a designated Communicate directly and immediately with office staff any concerns regarding Communicate with office any concerns about scheduling or difficulties with delivers. As an example, a route changing and it now being twice as long. Complete all required paper work on the route sheets and return to the clipboard and return coolers and hot bags to proper Examples of volunteer functions listed do not include all tasks which may be found in this position. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or modified at any Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Commitment to the organization’s missions and Ability to maintain confidential information regarding all aspects of client, volunteer, and agency Ability to work independently or as part of a Good organizational skills and the ability to effectively communicate with staff members, other volunteers, participants, and Ability to represent the Agency in a professional Must be able to adjust priorities to meet deadlines in a timely Comfortable working with people of varying socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, and racial Physical mobility is required for sitting, walking, bending and long bouts of standing. Must be able to lift 20 pounds. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): All volunteers who have access to protected health information or personally identifiable information, are required by the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule to receive training so that they have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy and Security Rule that corresponds to their duties. Training on the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule and the policies and procedures is a prerequisite for this position. Employees and volunteers who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule will be subject to discipline up to and including volunteer privileges. Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator for delivery area Volunteer Location: Varies throughout Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties. Base work schedule: Non-Frozen route Monday - Friday, between 10:30am and 1:30 pm EST and Frozen routes between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm EST.
Date Posted: Mar 5, 2025
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Jun 5
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Jun 6
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09:00 AM
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05:00 PM
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Farmington Hills, MI 48334
TCOA hosts a number of Health & Wellness Workshops which are led by volunteers - including Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC)! Do you like to teach others? Do you like to help others be their healthiest and happiest selves? Are you seeking a long-term volunteer opportunity and have availability during the day? TCOA's Workshop Facilitator Opportunity may be a great fit for you (prior teaching experience recommended but not necessary.) To see a list of TCOA workshops, visit https://www.tcoa.org/classesevidence-based-programs/. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program designed to help family caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a family member or friend. A PTC Training will take place on: Thursday, June 5 9:00am-5:00pm and Friday, June 6 9:00am-5:00pm at the Karmanos Cancer Institute's Weisberg Center Treatment Center (Conference Room); 31995 Northwestern Hwy. Farmington Hills, MI 48334. Sign up by contacting Christine Histed at 517-887-1450 or histedc@tcoa.org As a PTC Leader, you will help caregivers: Take better care of themselves by learning new techniques for relaxation and incorporating exercise into daily living Manage emotions: reducing guilt, anger, and depression Improve their confidence in coping with caregiving Demands What does the training include? Scripted curriculum, video, and audio resources A copy of The Caregiver Helpbook, companion book to the class Networking connections with other trained Class Leaders Intensive and interactive training provided by a team of certified Master Trainers Things to know: You must attend both full days of training to become certified Light snacks, lunch, and all materials are included Registration fee is $200 per person. For individuals facilitating the workshop as part of their work, weask your organization to cover the $200 registration fee. AgeWays and Tri-County Office on Aging willcover this expense for those who will be working with their organizations as volunteers.
Date Posted: Apr 4, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Lansing, MI 48911
Seeking volunteers for the Tri-County Office on Aging’s Dining Sites! This opportunity is all about serving others and building positive relationships with participants of TCOA’s Dining Site program, which provides nutritious meals and social/recreational activity to eligible community members. Do you enjoy gathering around food? Making new friends? Are you comfortable serving food, and preparing and cleaning dining areas? Sign up today to be a Dining Site Volunteer! See Below For More Details: General Responsibilities: Coordinates with the Community Nutrition Program Manager and the Central Kitchen to provide meals to participants at senior dining sites. Serves food and establishes positive relationships with program participants. Essential Volunteer Functions: (Reasonable accommodation will be provided, if necessary, for individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential job functions.) Helps prepare the site for delivery of food from the Central Kitchen. Sets up food stations, greets participants, and provides a welcoming environment. Ability to collect participant information and assist with National Aging Program Information Systems (NAPIS) registration forms. May be asked to ensure that appropriate food temperatures and presentations standards during meal service. Follows procedures for proper handling of food, equipment, and donations. Maintain, complete, and return paperwork in a timely manner. Follow cleanliness guidelines throughout the meal service. Cleans the eating, serving, and cooking areas at the end of each day. Attends Nutrition meetings when scheduled. Examples of job functions listed do not include tasks which may be found in this position. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified at any time. Working Conditions: The work environment is similar to a food service setting. Safe work practices regarding kitchen equipment, avoiding trips/falls, food safety, and fire regulations are required. Physical mobility is required for sitting, walking, standing, bending, and lifting/holding/carrying objects of up to 40 pounds. Must be able to communicate effectively with participants, other volunteers, and vendors in person and over the telephone. Sensory requirements include exposure to various temperatures, noise levels, and lighting. Mental requirements include the ability to handle varying levels of stress. Volunteer Location: Varies throughout Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties Base Work Schedule: Varies depending on location. See schedules/locations at https://www.tcoa.org/nutrition/senior-dining-sites/
Date Posted: Mar 17, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Do you know how to use a Smartphone or are you interested in gaining more Smartphone proficiency and sharing that knowledge with others? You could open up a new world of connections to older adults in the community! The Tri-County Office on Aging in partnership with the MSU School of Social Work is seeking volunteers to help out as Virtual Connections Mentors and assist older adults with smartphone use in workshops or one-on-one in the older adult's home. As a Virtual Connections Mentor, you can help older adults learn how to download apps, make a video call, prepare for a telehealth appointment, and more! The information you share can have a huge and meaningful impact by helping individuals access essential resources virtually and overcome social isolation. Essential Volunteer Functions: (Reasonable accommodation will be provided, if necessary, for individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential job functions.) Participates in a one-hour training session with TCOA and MSU’s Virtual Connections team before beginning coaching, and an additional hour training about 4-6 weeks later. Completes a baseline survey to inform TCOA and MSU of general smartphone preference and use. If working with an older adults in the home, works directly in their home during weekly 45-minutes to one-hour coaching sessions for 10-12 weeks, using manuals provided to both the participant and the coach. Coaches will be matched with iPhone or Android device users. If working at a workshop location, works with one or a small group of older adults illustrating various smartphone features and applications, and assisting participants as they try to use their own phones for the same purpose. Sessions will run for 45 minutes, once a week for six weeks. Consults the manual provided as a guide to coaching sessions. Works at the pace of the older adult participant to practice smartphone skills. If working with HDM recipients, completes a 5-minute survey relating to progress following each coaching session. Generally communicates with TCOA and the MSU team throughout coaching on the older adult’s needs for successfully learning smartphone skills. Invited to attend optional and periodic group discussions with other coaches for peer support and continuing discussions of issues encountered and solutions developed. Completes a posttest survey to report on their experience and evaluate coaching training, materials and process. Volunteer Location: Varies throughout Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties. If you are interested in volunteering for this opportunity you MUST submit a volunteer application at tcoa.org/volunteer. Contact Kayla Nichols at NicholsK@tcoa.org or 517-887-1487 with any questions.
Date Posted: Jan 15, 2025
