Volunteers Needed To Assist Seniors With Medicare [AUDIO]

ST. CLOUD -- A local organization is looking for volunteers to help people looking to apply for programs in state health insurance.

Brenda Wuebkers of the Central Minnesota Council On Aging (CMCOA) says volunteers would help seniors to fill out program applications, answer questions about Medicare, and...

Volunteers will get guidance and ongoing training from staff as they work to assist and counsel seniors about Medicare.

Wuebkers says potential volunteers need to have an interest in working with senior citizens as well as basic computer skills. She also says having professional experience in working with health insurance is a big plus.

Wuebkers says the main goal is to...

Training sessions will be held at 1301 West St. Germain Street in St. Cloud on April 8th, April 10th, and April 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

If you're interested in getting involved, call Brenda at 320-253-9349 to get started.