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Volunteer Opportunities at TMC for Seniors and PCOA
Book Club Facilitator • We have a wonderful book club in need of a facilitator (or two). Ongoing for over 15 years, this book group meets for two hours once each month. Facilitators should love to read and talk about books and be willing to help organize which books will be read. Walking Club Ambassador • Every other week when the weather is temperate (Oct – April) our walking club takes sets off from our office on an brisk walk around TMC for approximately an hour. Our walk ambassadors socialize with the walkers and help us to make sure walkers are safe during the walk. PCOA is a nonprofit organization dedicated helping our community age well through a network of programs and services, provided directly by our knowledgeable staff and volunteers. In everything we do, we advocate for the rights and needs of older adults. We provide resources and information to help older adults make informed choices and find solutions that are right for them. And, we offer education and services to help older adults live an independent, vibrant life. Please call PCOA if you are interested in any of the volunteer opportunities below. Medicare Counselor • Medicare/Insurance Counseling volunteers are trained to assist clients at PCOA and selected community
Do you have extra time? Would you be willing to use some of it to help better the life of an older adult in our community? Two local organizations that support older adults are in need of volunteers. And, we couldn’t provide our services without the help of our volunteers. The benefits of volunteering include: meeting new people/making new friends; learning new skills and keeping your brain active; giving back to your community; and having fun!
centers and social service locations in Pima County to identify the coverage that best meets their needs. Volunteers receive 30 hours of initial training, and the program is affiliated with the State of Arizona Health Insurance Counseling Program (SHIP). For more details, please call 520-258-5062. Senior Companion • Make independence a reality for homebound older adults! As a Senior Companion, you can provide socialization by sharing an activity, escorting someone to a medical appointment, shopping together, writing letters, sharing a meal, or allowing family caregivers to have some respite. Volunteers serve a minimum of 15 hours a week, must income qualify and pass a background check. An hourly stipend and expense reimbursement are available, in addition to the use of a computer tablet with LTE service and tablet training while in service. For more details, please call 520-305-3453. Personal Budgeting Assistance (PBA) • PBA volunteers help prolong independent living in the community for low-income older adults who have difficulty managing their financial affairs. They may have had their utilities shut off, be in danger of eviction, or have experienced financial exploitation. Trained volunteers help older adults with their personal budget, write checks, and organize bills. Those who have been helped report improved peace of mind, stabilized finances, and being assisted with solving financial problems. For more details, please call 520-258-5062.
TMC is a non-profit community hospital with a department devoted to education, socialization and support for older adults. TMC for Seniors provides these free activities and much more for the public in a non-clinical environment. We are looking forward to opening our doors to attendees again and will need additional volunteers on our team to do this. Please take a look at the TMC for Seniors list below and call (520) 324-1960 to let us know if you are interested in volunteering in any of these positions or have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you! Administrative Support • This is a front office position that is perfect for someone who is comfortable with computers and programs such as Microsoft Word… and willing to learn how to use new programs. These volunteers will also answer our phone, greet visitors and assist them with their needs.
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Pima Council on Aging
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