Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Volunteers are needed to work with the local Council on Aging and the Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). You will help people understand their options for Medicare and personal health insurance benefits. You decide if you want to volunteer by providing specific information and assistance, counseling clients one-on-one, or give presentations about the SHIP program.

You must provide your own transportation. Training will be provided by the Council on Aging, and you will be partnered with an experienced volunteer until you are comfortable discussing Medicare options on your own. You must know also that clients' information is confidential.

This opportunity is sponsored by: RSVP Of Etowah County

Volunteers will work with the following groups Older Adults (55+) We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (55+) Small Group (2-10) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Consumer Literacy Health Seniors We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Counseling / Information Support Public Relations / Outreach Health Care

Contact Person: Traci Pondick, Director, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

800 Forrest Avenue Gadsden, AL 35901 (See a map)

Directions:

The Etowah County Courthouse is in the 800 block of Forrest Avenue.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Corner of 4th & Broad Streets,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10

Web Site: http://etowahcounty.org

Last updated on February 17, 2009