Volunteer

The NCTAAA is always in need of committed volunteers to teach, advocate for and assist older adults. Learn more about how you can help via the roles below.

Volunteer Opportunities Brochure

Benefits Counselors – Help clients understand their Medicare benefits to make decisions regarding supplement coverage, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Part D prescription drug plans. Volunteers complete 25 hours of virtual training and undergo 20 hours of mentoring. Contact Melinda Gardner at mgardner@nctcog.org or 817-695-9122.

Senior Medicare Patrol Fraud and Abuse Educators (SMP) – Help educate Medicare beneficiaries about ways to detect, report, and prevent Medicare fraud. Volunteers complete six hours of virtual training. Contact Melinda Gardner at 817-695-9122 or email ship@nctcog.org.

Long-Term Care Ombudsman – Be the voice for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities to ensure that residents’ rights are being upheld and work to resolve any complaints regarding quality of life and quality of care. Volunteers complete 36 hours of virtual training and serve a three-month internship before being assigned to one or more nursing or assisted living facilities for regular visits.

A Matter of Balance Fall Prevention Coaches – Lead a series of eight classes that comprise the small group workshop to reduce the risk of falling and improve balance, flexibility, strength and a positive mindset. Volunteers complete 13 hours of virtual training and four hours of live training and are paired with another coach to facilitate two or more workshop series.  

Healthy Living Self-Management Program Coaches – Lead one or more self-management programs: Chronic Conditions, Diabetes or Chronic Pain. Each program consists of six classes, held once a week for 2½ hours. Topics include exercising, eating well, managing stress, and talking to doctors. For more information, contact Kim Mathis at 940-999-1024 or Sharon Rowbottom at 817-608-2373.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention – Lead a workshop series of 16 sessions for small groups of older adults to increase their balance and flexibility. Depending on their tai chi experience, volunteers complete 25 to 70 hours of program-specific training. They’re also required to complete first aid and CPR training. Once trained, volunteers are paired with another coach to facilitate two or more workshop series.

For more information about volunteering, contact Lead Volunteer Sharon Rowbottom at 800-272-3921 Ext 82373 or srowbottom@nctcog.org.