SHIBA New Volunteer Training

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding volunteer opportunity?

The Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) program is offering a 2-day training in Bend for those considering becoming a certified volunteer Medicare counselor.  The SHIBA program is a statewide program that trains volunteer counselors to help people in their community understand their Medicare insurance choices and their rights through individual counseling, education, and referrals. 

Prospective Volunteers

• Enjoy helping others
• Are dependable, understanding, patient, and compassionate
• Communicate well
• Protect client confidentiality
• Have no conflict of interest
• Want to provide SHIBA services
• Have computer skills or are willing to learn
• Work well alone and in a team

Lunch is provided. There is no charge for this training, to learn more download the Bend NVT Flyer 2019 

For more information about the SHIBA Program: https://healthcare.oregon.gov/shiba/volunteers/