VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Do you want rewarding, useful volunteer work?
HICAP counselors:
- Provide individual counseling to seniors and people with disabilities regarding Medicare;
- Hand out fliers and answer questions at health fairs and community Events;
- Help clients find and compare prescription drug plans.
Counselors volunteer anywhere between 3-4 hours a month to 3-4 hours a week. You will complete 30 hours of classroom training, 20 hours of shadowing, and then be registered by the California Department of Aging.
Self Help for the Elderly
HICAP is a project of Self Help for the Elderly. We strive to promote the independence, dignity and self-worth of seniors by empowering seniors to help themselves and by providing a comprehensive range of multicultural and multilingual services.
Events
We aim to keep you informed, connected and confident in your health insurance options. That’s why we host community presentations, information sessions and Medicare help events all year.
Contact Us
Get free, unbiased, one-on-one assistance from registered health insurance counselors. We are here to help you and your family understand your health insurance benefits, options and rights.
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HICAP is a Program Administered by the California Department of Aging, the County, and Self-Help for the Elderly.