SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a statewide volunteer program that offers seniors, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers free, unbiased counseling on Medicare, prescription drugs, and other health insurance matters. The SHINE SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) Program empowers and assists Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education.

These important programs are in need of volunteers in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Brevard counties!

• Volunteer Counselor
  
• Volunteer Administrative Support
• Volunteer Marketer
• Volunteer Local Coordinator
• Volunteer Area Coordinator
• Volunteer Recruiter

The Department of Elder Affairs is proud to be part of Hope Florida – A Pathway to Purpose, First Lady Casey DeSantis’s exciting initiative that breaks down traditional community silos to maximize resources and uncover opportunities by using the private sector, faith-based community, nonprofits, and government entities to support older Floridians in need of help.

Sign up as a Hope Hero through the online form or call us at 1-800-96-ELDER.

The Hearts of Gold Companionship Program is a free service provided by Senior Resource Alliance that connects older adults who live alone or are homebound with caring and compassionate volunteers. The program’s goal is to combat social isolation and help those who want to age independently in their home and will do so by lending a listening ear, a friendly voice, and emotional support.

As a Companion, your role is to listen to assigned participants and provide a supportive ear, socialization, and companionship.

This program is currently seeking volunteers to relaunch in 2025. For more information, please feel free to reach out to us at volunteers@sraflorida.org.