Becoming a SHIP Volunteer

Help Older Adults in Your Community

Are you interested in helping others in your community? Becoming a State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) volunteer allows you to use your time and talents to help Medicare recipients understand their benefits and choices. You will help people apply for benefits, make choices during open enrollment, work through issues, find ways to lower their healthcare costs, and make sure they are getting the most out of their benefits. This national network offers free, unbiased counseling and assistance for people with Medicare. SHIP volunteers are educators, advocates and guides.

Some of the Things a SHIP Volunteer Can Help With:

• Providing one-one-one counseling to Medicare recipients
• Manning a booth and answering questions at a senior or health fair
• Presenting to groups at senior centers or other community venues

Who Should Become a SHIP Volunteer?

SHIP is looking for people who are computer and internet savvy. SHIP volunteers receive ongoing training and support to help them understand and keep up-to-date on Medicare.

What’s the Next Step?

If you are interested in becoming a SHIP volunteer, please submit the form below or call SHIP at (800) 803-7174.

SHIP Volunteer Interest Form