Opportunities From: Volunteer Spokane

Planning and Management Council (PMC) Members

Collaborate with staff to create coordinated and comprehensive service delivery systems Provide planning, program development and administration, public information, advocacy, and direct service Emphasize that the above functions and services are targeted toward those with greatest social, economic and health needs and on culturally diverse individuals Promote a long term care system through integrating acute and chronic care services Create innovative outreach and information mechanisms to reach isolated individuals

Application Process

Once interested candidates complete and return the volunteer application form, they will be invited to interview with members of the Council.  Aging & Long Term Care Governing Board approval is required before membership begins.

Interested candidates can also attend a PMC meeting to see the Council in action. 

"A Matter of Balance" (MOB) is an award winning program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls.  Class participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals for increasing activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors and promote exercise to increase strength and balance.

The MOB program utilizes Volunteer Coaches to teach the eight two-hour sessions.  Classes are held in a variety of community-based settings and are led by two Volunteer Coaches. 

Volunteer Coaches receive eight hours of training by MOB Master Trainers.  Once trained, Volunteer Coaches are provided with the opportunity to observe MOB classes prior to teaching classes themselves. 

Volunteer Coaches should possess good communication and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, dependability, a willingness to lead a small group, an interest in working with older adults and an ability to perform range of motion and low-level endurance exercises.  Experience in education or health care is a plus. 

Do you enjoy helping other people?  By answering people's questions about Medicare, you could make a difference in someone's life.  Our volunteers are trained and mentored so they can answer a variety of questions.  They are not selling or recommending any insurance product, agent, or company.

Each year SHIBA is in contact with more than 4,000 people to answer their Medicare questions and give them guidance.  We need your help to meet the growing demand. 

There are many ways volunteers can help.  One way is by explaining what care is covered.  Another way is looking into and reporting possible fraud.  Or perhaps you enjoy reaching out into the community to let people know where they can turn for help.  Volunteers assist people by phone, in person and through public presentations.  You will learn a lot and make a difference in the lives of others!

Basic computer skills are helpful.  Client confidentiality, a willingness to provide unbiased information, and no association with an insurance company are all a must.  Activities include one-on-one meetings with people who have questions attending update meetings, and getting to know other volunteers. 

Check and Connect provides regularly scheduled phone calls to clients who want to reduce feelings of isolation during the pandemic. Our goal is to support individuals and ensure their needs are being met during this challenging time. Our team of volunteers call clients weekly to verify their well-being, connect with them, and refer them to available resources. This program hopes to not only help reduce victimization and health concerns, but also isolation during the quarantine mandates. There are no requirements to join this program besides being an older adult or adult living with a disability.

 

Check and Connect volunteers:

¨ Assist the aging population and adults with disabilities with regular phone calls to reduce isolation and stress.

¨ Volunteer Remotely, only a cell phone and computer are needed!

¨ Determine the hours you work.

¨ Help keep our community connected during COVID quarantine mandates!

 

Check and Connect provides regularly scheduled phone calls to clients who want to reduce feelings of isolation during the pandemic. Our goal is to support individuals and ensure their needs are being met during this challenging time. Our team of volunteers call clients weekly to verify their well-being, connect with them, and refer them to available resources. This program hopes to not only help reduce victimization and health concerns, but also isolation during the quarantine mandates. There are no requirements to join this program besides being an older adult or adult living with a disability.

 

Check and Connect volunteers:

¨ Assist the aging population and adults with disabilities with regular phone calls to reduce isolation and stress.

¨ Volunteer Remotely, only a cell phone and computer are needed!

¨ Determine the hours you work.

¨ Help keep our community connected during COVID quarantine mandates!