Spring into Action: Become a Volunteer

Spring is in the air. That means it is time to get outside, enjoy the warm weather, do some spring cleaning, and spring into action. At Benefits in Action, we spring into action by celebrating our volunteers and encouraging others to get involved in the work we do. There are many ways to help your neighbors through Benefits in Action, and it is rewarding way to give back to your community knowing you’re helping people move from crisis to comfort.

Benefits in Action is your trusted local one-stop shop for assistance with most benefits. Some of the benefits we assist with include Medicaid, Medicare, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Connect for Health Colorado and Social Security. Our staff and volunteer navigators provide valuable education about potential benefits and walk individuals through the application process, so it is quick and comparatively easy.

The community need for this assistance is great. So great, in fact, that our staff cannot do it alone. That is where our volunteer navigators come in. Some of our volunteer navigators help people apply for SNAP and Medicaid. Others have taken the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) training to be able to provide detailed Medicare guidance to those needing Medicare advice. This is a training that gives people extensive knowledge of the ins and outs of Medicare.

Volunteering your time as a navigator is one way you can spring into action and help us continue the work that we do for the community. We also are looking for volunteers to help us with data entry, making appointments and fundraising. Another way to support Benefits in Action is to consider donating to us or attending some of our upcoming events. You can always donate to Benefits in Action by visiting our donation page. .

Interested in learning more about Benefits in Action and all of our volunteer opportunities? If so, please visit our volunteer website or reach out to our Director of Volunteers, Miriam Wilch, mwilch@benefitsinaction.org. We would love you to spring

into action in any way possible, whether it is through time, talent or treasure. Until next time, stay healthy and safe.