The Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging provides many opportunities to volunteer in a variety of programs.
The agency will recruit, interview, screen, train and provide on-going support and information to individuals interested in volunteering for the aging network.
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It is a great opportunity to be involved, provide assistance, and utilize your skills and knowledge for older Nebraskans and their families.
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If you are interested in being a volunteer for senior services, the following is a listing of volunteer opportunities.
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Ombudsman
The Ombudsman program strives to protect the rights, dignity, safety and quality of life of residents residing in long-term care facilities through advocacy, mediation, negotiation and education. The primary goal is to help the residents help themselves.
The Ombudsman Volunteer requirements are, but not limited to:
- Good verbal, listening and written skills.
- Experience working as a volunteer.
- Minimum age of 19 years.
- Minimum of three (3) hours per week in the Nursing Facility.
- Successful completion of 36 hours of classroom training prior to placement in a Facility with eighteen (18) hours of additional classroom training annually.
SHIP-State Health Insurance Program/SMP Senior Medicare Patrol
The State Health Insurance Program informs, educates and assists consumers on Medicare and topics related to health insurance so they can make informed decisions. SHIP/SMP also provides resources on how consumers can protect themselves from healthcare fraud and scams.
Qualifications to become a SHIP/SMP Volunteer:
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills.
- Computer and Internet skills.
- Completion of initial training certification and recertification update trainings annually.
- The ability to work both independently and as a team providing unbiased information and maintaining confidentiality.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming an Ombudsman or SHIP/SMP volunteer, please call
Senior Centers
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities at your local Senior Center. They consist of delivering home delivered meals, becoming a Senior Center board member, meal preparation, education and training, and many more.
Contact a Senior Center near you to learn more about becoming a volunteer.