How You Can Help
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders)
Specially trained volunteers can assist with health insurance
by answering questions, providing information, comparing policies,
organizing paperwork, and filing claims and appeals on behalf
of Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries.
Read
more about SHINE on the Department of Elder Affairs web site 
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Meals on Wheels
Our service providers rely heavily on volunteers to help support this portion of the Older Americans Act program. Volunteers deliver meals to homebound seniors Monday - Friday between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Volunteers can be scheduled anywhere from one day a month to five days a week, depending on their interest and availability. Contact your local Lead Agency for more information.
RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)
Visit Elder Care Services to learn more.
Individuals age 55 and older can offer their time in
a variety of activities. Some of these activities include:
- Medical transportation
- Shopping assistance
- Tutoring
- Telephone reassurance
- Receptionist
- Friendly visiting/companionship
- Office work with a number of non-profit organizations
- Mass mailings
Other Opportunities
Many volunteers have special experience, skills or interests that they may wish to put to use. Some of these areas include:
- Home repairs/modification
- Chores (heavy cleaning/yard work)
- Homemaking (light housekeeping/grocery shopping assistance)
- Friendly visits/companionship
If you are interested in volunteering with AAANF, please Contact Us.