WANTED: VOLUNTEERS!
See Meals-on-Wheels section below to download special
MEALS-ON-WHEELS Volunteer Application.
With the senior population in Forsyth County projected to increase by 100% between the years 2000 and 2030, it is necessary that Senior Services position itself to reach more seniors in need. The success of many of Senior Services' programs depends on the help of community volunteers, and the importance of volunteers will only grow as the organization works to meet the growing needs of our elderly. That is why SENIOR SERVICES NEEDS YOU!
At Senior Services, we have many volunteer opportunities, with many more to come. We strive to match your skills and interests with an opportunity that offers the most fulfilling experience for you.
Only some of the volunteer opportunities are listed here. Contact the Community Relations Coordinator at 725-0907 if you would like information on other possible placements. Click below to pull up a copy of our volunteer application, which you can print out, complete and submit to: Community Relations Coordinator, Senior Services, Inc., 2895 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105.
Download Our Volunteer Application
CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPENINGS
Aging Resources
Job Title: Help Line–(Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program) SHIIP Support Partner
Position Summary: A SHIIP volunteer is trained by the NC Department of Insurance and assists Medicare beneficiaries with questions and concerns related to their Medicare benefits. SHIIP volunteers may take advantage of as many of the following activities as desired, but must adhere to the required trainings and follow-up. Duties may include: education, individual telephone or face-to-face consultation, and participation in community events.
SHIIP Volunteers may not be—or have immediate family members
who are—active insurance salespeople.
Position Opportunities:
1. Work closely with the Lead SHIIP Counselor
2. Provide one-on-one counseling to individuals regarding Medicare questions
3. Develop a specialty area within Medicare, making the overwhelming complexity of Medicare more manageable
4. Participate in Medicare informational classes, community fairs and outreach activities
5. Complete required SHIIP documentation
6. Assist with preparation for classes and quarterly meetings
Desired Skills:
1. Ability to get along well with others, as well as a sensitive and caring attitude
2. Good communications skills (verbal and written)
3. Enjoys working independently, as well as with others
4. Basic computer skills including ability to navigate websites
Frequency and time required:
40 hours per calendar year; includes trainings (12 hours), counseling, enrollment assistance and outreach activities; telephone consultations can be done from home
Other helpful information:
The State SHIIP office provides these required trainings and follow-up:
q A 24-hour classroom or 15-hour online Medicare introductory course (includes manual)
q Quarterly follow-up meetings (usually held at Senior Services)
Rewards:
q “Being involved with SHIIP has helped me better understand Medicare, so I could in turn help my family and friends.”
q “Helping seniors understand the complexity of Medicare is my gift to the community. Knowing that I truly made a difference in someone’s life today is the gift they give to me.”
q “Although I may not always know the answer, the Aging Resources Counselors in Help Line are always ready to help me know where to turn. They are a great bunch.”
Home Care - NEW!
Job Title: Friendly Visitor Volunteer
Position Summary: Friendly Volunteer makes visits to isolated Senior Services clients' homes on a regular basis.
Job Description Responsibilities:
- Complete orientation.
- Telephone and visit clients as identified by Home Care staff.
- Document visit on Client Visit Form to be filed in the client's chart.
- Document visit on Friendly Volunteer Tracing Sheet.
- Report any concerns to Home Care Supervisor.
- Maintain client confidentiality and abide by HIPAA laws.
Desired Skills:
- Available transportation
- Good communicator
- Caring individual
- Respectful of client diversity
Frequency and Time Required: As desired by volunteer with a minimum of two visits per month for one client (2 hours)
Other Helpful Information: Mileage is calculated and reportable to IRS by the volunteer. Directions to client homes will be provided.
Meals-on-Wheels 
Volunteers are always needed to:
· Deliver hot, nutritious meals to seniors in need on weekdays between 10:30 A.M. and 12 P.M.
You may deliver as often as one or more times per week or as seldom as ONE TIME PER MONTH. All who wish to deliver a route are welcome! (Routes serve 10 to 15 clients, and it takes approximately one hour to complete a route).
· Serve as a substitute driver. Offer to be on call for occasions when regular drivers have to cancel at the last minute.
For more information, call the Meals-On-Wheels office at 748-5932.
Download MEALS-ON-WHEELS Volunteer Application
Senior Lunch
· Assist site manager and aid in serving the lunch.
· Serve as the meal site host or hostess.
· Help prepare the meal site and help clean up.
· Assist with activities or programs.
For more information, call the Senior Lunch office at 725-0907,
or e-mail Senior Lunch: sl@seniorservicesinc.org
Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Center
· Assist with keeping participants safe and comfortable.
For more information, call the Adult Day Center at 336-724-2040,
or e-mail the Williams Adult Day Center at: adc@seniorservicesinc.org