Volunteer Opportunities
Become a Volunteer
Volunteerism and community support are at the heart of our programs. If you
would like to make a difference in the lives of seniors you can help in many ways.
Volunteers are used extensively in our programs, with 80+ volunteers giving more than 10,000 hours annually. This enables us to provide a great deal of service across a wide geographic area containing almost 225,000 seniors while retaining a realtively small staff.
Senior Advocacy Services volunteers are needed in a variety of capacities.
Volunteer opportunities include:
Board of Directors - who oversee the functions of the agency and serve as
representative of our agency in the community.
Ombudsmen - are trained and certified volunteers who visit nursing homes and
residential care facilities throughout the county to help residents who may have
problems.
HICAP Counselors - are trained and state registered volunteers who provide
information and counseling to individuals on issues regarding Medicare, Medicare
covered services and long-term care insurance.
Office Assistants - provide a variety of functions such as answering phones,
clerical duties and data input.
Special Projects Volunteers - are always needed to help with with special
fundraising events.
What training is needed?
There is certifcation training required for Ombudsman and HICAP Counselors. The length of the training is 35-40 hours of classroom instruction and then an internship period follows. Both types of volunteers require 12 hours of continuing education yearly which is provided by the agency.
Training or orientation is provided for the other volunteers positions as appropriate.
You may call the office 707-526-4108 for more information or fill out an on-line registration form, click here.