Make a Difference
Volunteer for SHINE!
The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program provides health insurance information and free, unbiased, and confidential counseling assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers.
What is Volunteer for SHINE All About?
As a SHINE volunteer, you serve your community by performing at least one of the following functions:
* Provide Medicare and health insurance information, counseling, and assistance in person or over the phone
* Deliver educational presentations or speeches
* Distribute educational and promotional materials in your community
* Provide training and leadership to other volunteers
* Assist with general program support
What Benefit Do I Receive Volunteering for SHINE?
* Professional training from the Department of Elder Affairs and your local Aging and Disability Resource Center
* Opportunities to learn new skills, meet new people, and gain knowledge about Medicare
* Personal fulfillment from helping others
* Pride from being part of an award-winning team
How Do I Get Started?
* Contact SHINE to complete a volunteer application at 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337)
* Complete an online volunteer application at www.floridashine.org
* Complete our comprehensive Online Orientation by clicking
HERE
* Join other community members in completing SHINE Training
* Agree to uphold the integrity of the SHINE Program