Position Summary:

Work in partnership with the ServiceLink Caregiver Advocate and Caregivers Network Liaison to assist caregivers in enhancing the self-sustaining regional caregiver support network for:

-     supporting one another (empathy and assistance in problem solving)
-     sharing resources (ex: respite options)
-     meeting social needs (ex: monthly coffee chats)
-     facilitating support groups
-     offering community education/training
-      providing advocacy

Volunteer opportunities include:

• Provide 1:1 supportive counseling to family caregivers.  Refer caregivers/consult with ServiceLink staff when caregiver presents with needs other than supportive counseling.
• When providing supportive counseling, volunteers must document their work with the client and submit completed documentation to the ServiceLink Caregiver Advocate.
• Assist in facilitation of network sponsored support groups.
• Assist in development of Caregiver Network newsletter.
• Assist in planning and carrying out of:  network social events, education and training programs.
• Assist in Caregiver Network public awareness events: staffing display table, speaking at a group activity.
• Attend ServiceLink sponsored and other training
• Document volunteer hours.

Qualifications:  Individual with a background in working as a family caregiver and/or working with family caregivers is preferred. 

For More Information, contact our:
Caregiver Advocate
(603) 527-3791
caregivers@metrocast.net

Position Summary:  Under the direction of the ServiceLink Medicare Specialist, provide volunteer Medicare and Medicare related counseling services to older adults, adults with disabilities and their families.

• Attend SHIP trainings sponsored by ServiceLink, Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services and/or Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS).
• Obtain SHIP certification within 6 months of hire.
• Utilize Medicare.gov website and 1-800-Medicare phone service to research Medicare benefits including Medicare Part D prescription program.
• Complete necessary documentation for all SHIP activities.

Opportunities include:

• Assist in providing public education on Medicare and Medicare related programs to various community groups.
• Provide 1:1 Medicare counseling services in the office, in the community of via phone.
• Assist in the development and implementation of public awareness activities relating to Medicare.

For More Information contact:
Our Referall Specailist
(603) 528-6945