As a District Government agency dedicated to promoting service as an innovative, sustainable solution to meet community needs, the Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) is proud to connect seniors and people with disabilities with meaningful volunteer opportunities in every ward of the city.
DACL Ambassador Program
The DACL Ambassador Program is an initiative to train community residents about our programs and services. The ambassadors serve as points of contacts for distributing information about the programs and services available to seniors, people living with disabilities and caregivers in their wards and communities.
To learn more about our Ambassador Program, please email us at [email protected].
DC State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Volunteer Counselor
DC’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), is seeking volunteer counselors to help DC residents navigate health insurance choices. With more than 10,000 thousand people reaching retirement age in the US every day, the need for SHIP volunteers is greater than ever.
SHIP depends on volunteers to carry out its mission, to provide personal one-on-one counseling and information on Medicare and other health related issues for the District’s beneficiaries, people living with disabilities, their families and caregivers.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this volunteer program, please:
- Review the SHIP Volunteer Counselor Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete the volunteer application online or
- Email [email protected].
