Volunteers

We are always in need of caring volunteers!

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Volunteer Roles

  • A Matter of Balance Fall Prevention Coaches – lead a series of eight classes that comprise the small-group workshop to reduce the risk of falling and improve balance, flexibility, strength and a positive mind-set

 

  • Benefits Counselors – help clients understand their Medicare benefits to make decisions regarding supplement coverage, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Part D prescription drug plans 

 

  • Senior Medicare Patrol Fraud and Abuse Educators (SMP) – help educate older adults on ways they can protect themselves from Medicare fraud.  Contact Melinda Gardner at 817-695-9122 or email ship@nctcog.org.

 

  • Ombudsman – be the voice for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities who have concerns about their quality of care

 

  • Healthy Living Self-Management Program Coaches – lead one or more self-management programs. They include:
    • Chronic Conditions
    • Diabetes
    • Chronic Pain

      Each self-management program consists of six classes, held once a week for 2.5 hours. Topics include exercising, eating well, managing        

      stress, and talking to doctors.  For more information about Healthy Living Self-Management Programs, contact Kim Mathis at 940-999-1024

      or Sharon Rowbottom at 817-608-2373.

 

For more information about volunteering contact Sharon Rowbottom, Lead Volunteer, at 800-272-3921 Ext 82373 or srowbottom@nctcog.org.