volunteer – Area Agency on Aging for SWFL

Volunteers Needed for SAVVY Caregiver Program

Posted on August 26, 2024 by

Are you passionate about supporting our community? The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) is seeking enthusiastic individuals to step into a pivotal role as Volunteer for our SAVVY Caregiver program. The SAVVY Caregiver program is… Read More

Category: Health & Wellness, Local Events, Volunteer Tags: caregiver support, Caregiversupport, freetraining, volunteer

Hurricane Season in Here – Volunteers Needed

Posted on July 20, 2023 by

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Hurricane season runs from June 1 until November 30. The Department of Elder Affairs is recruiting volunteers to be part of the Hope Heroes Program to be ready to support seniors before and after a hurricane strikes. What… Read More

Category: Hurricane Ian, Volunteer Tags: hurricane prep, hurricane season, volunteer, Volunteers

Volunteer Spotlight: Celebrating 9 Years with SHINE

Posted on May 2, 2023 by

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SHINE counselor, Lynn Medini, celebrated 9 years of service; she’ll be retiring from her volunteer role in May. When approaching turning 65, Lynn attended a SHINE-hosted Medicare presentation and soon followed up on how to become a SHINE-trained… Read More

Category: SHINE, Volunteer Tags: Medicare, Medicare counseling, volunteer, Volunteers

Making a Difference and Delivering Service with a Smile!

Posted on May 2, 2023 by

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On April 18, the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida honored those committed to their volunteer role with Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE); a free, unbiased Medicare education and counseling program. The importance of their… Read More

Category: Local Events, SHINE, Volunteer Tags: Medicare, SHINE, volunteer

April is National Volunteer Month!

Posted on March 28, 2023 by

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Navigating Medicare can be complicated, but trained volunteers can help by answering questions and providing personalized guidance to those who need it. We want your help to support members of your community as they enroll in Medicare for… Read More

Category: SHINE, Volunteer Tags: Medicare, Medicare counseling, SHINE, SHIP, volunteer

How to Become a Health & Wellness Volunteer

Updated on December 21, 2022 by

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Are you looking for ways to give back to your community? Do you enjoy encouraging others to live a healthier lifestyle? You can volunteer as a health and wellness leader for the Area Agency on Aging! Free training… Read More

Category: Health & Wellness, Volunteer Tags: volunteer

Volunteer to Help Older Adults Affected by Hurricane Ian

Updated on October 7, 2022 by

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The Department of Elder Affairs, in conjunction with First Lady DeSantis’ Hope Florida initiative, is doing an “all call” for Hope Hero volunteers that can provide either remote telephone assistance or physical assistance to our most vulnerable seniors in the State’s most affected areas from… Read More

Category: Hurricane Ian, Volunteer Tags: Hope Heroes, Hurricane Ian, hurricane recovery, volunteer