Volunteer Opportunity Details:

We are looking for someone to serve as a Regional Volunteer Liaison in support of a statewide Medicare Integrity/Consumer Protection Program. This person will assist with recruitment and supervision of 3 - 5 local volunteers who will serve in various educational and outreach capacities. VT SMP outreach activities are designed to educate and protect beneficiaries and program integrity. Regional Volunteer Liaisons will help identify additional local volunteers to staff educational booths and look for opportunities to reach and educate people about Medicare error, fraud and abuse.

You must have a willingness to learn basics about the Medicare and Medicaid programs and how healthcare error, fraud and abuse occurs. The VT SMP Statewide Coordinator will provide orientation and at least one program training per year. Team meetings will take place quarterly and volunteers are encouraged to join the VT SMPs Advisory Council's bi-monthly meetings. A background in supervision, advocacy, education or healthcare will be particularly helpful. You must provide your own transportation.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)

We need volunteers who are free at these times Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (55+) Volunteers will work with the following groups Low-income / Poverty People With Developmental Disabilities Older Adults (55+) People With Physical Disabilities People Diagnosed With Mental Health Disorders This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Consumer Protection Health Public Policy & Advocacy Human Services Elder Abuse We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Management / Consulting Health Care Advocacy Marketing & Public Relations Event Support Teaching

Contact Person: Anita Hoy, Volunteer Coordinator, (802) 229-4731, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

641 Comstock Rd., Suite 4 Berlin, VT 05602 (See a map)

Directions:

From I-89 North or South: I-89 to Exit 7, at the 3rd set of lights, take a right then take the 1st right onto Granger Road. Continue to the end of Granger Road where it intersects with Comstock Road. Take a left onto Comstock Road. Take the 2nd left into our parking area. COVE’s office is in the gray part of the building. Use first red door. Once you enter the building COVE's door is on your left. From Route 2: Turn onto Route 302/Barre-Montpelier Road going southeast toward Barre. At the first set of lights, take a right turn onto VT-62 W. Merge into the left turn lane at the first set of lights which are at the top of the hill. Take this left onto the Airport Road. Take your first right onto Granger Road shortly after BankNorth. Proceed to the end of Granger Rd. (approximately .8 miles). At the stop sign, turn left onto Comstock Rd. Take the 2nd left into our parking area. COVE’s office is in the gray part of the building. Use the first red door. Once you enter the building, COVE’s door is on your left.   Nearest Bus Stop: Central VT Hospital, 1.5 miles minute walk

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Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	VT SMP Statewide Coordinator
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	Yes
Number of volunteers needed:
	1 in each of the following regions: Chittenden/Grand Isle, Rutland, NE Kingdom, Central VT and Southern VT.
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	8 - 20 hours per month
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	55
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	n/a
Is parking available?
	n/a
Is there a cost for parking?
	n/a
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	n/a
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Yes
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, Interview (phone or in-person), References, Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI), Confidentiality Statement
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties

Last updated on March 9, 2009