Volunteers needed at the Florida Department of Elder Affairs | Families

Tampa, Florida--The Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging seek volunteers to join their SHINE team.

Members of the SHINE team may provide individual counseling and assistance to elders and their caregivers as they consider Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care planning and prescription discount drug programs.

Volunteers may also make educational presentations to community groups, and participate in local health fairs, senior fairs and other outreach and educational events.

For additional information, or to become a member of the SHINE team in Hillsborough, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee or Polk counties, call the West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging at 813-740-3888, ext. 5593.