Volunteer Now

Volunteer Now: Virginia ACE

You can join the Virginia ACE (Advocacy, Coordination, Education) Team volunteer program and assist the SMP staff and the local area agencies on aging with community outreach and education  activities throughout the state.

SMP Volunteers in Virginia liaison with caregivers and seniors by:

  1. Distributing information in the community (Community Advocate)
    Click here to see the Position description - (PDF file)
  2. Making presentations to selected groups in the community (Community Educator)
    Click here to see the Position description  - (PDF file)
  3. Identifying and coordinating appropriate groups in the community for informational distribution and educational presentations by volunteers (Community Coordinator)
    Click here to see the Position description - (PDF file)

Volunteers have the opportunity to gain knowledge about Medicare benefits and current scams, help others prevent and detect fraud and abuse, and protect taxpayer dollars.

In Virginia, ACE Team Volunteer candidates must:

  • Have an interest in assisting with the identification, prevention, and reporting of Medicare fraud and abuse
  • Not be affiliated with a Medicare/Medicaid provider
  • Not be an active, licensed insurance agent
  • Provide references
  • Complete SMP volunteer orientation and training appropriate to the volunteer position
  • Be willing to commit to a given amount of time to complete duties.

While senior citizens are especially encouraged to volunteer, anyone 18 and over with an interest in the program is invited to help out.

For more information or to request a volunteer application, please contact the SMP Volunteer Coordinator, Nancy Siford at nsiford@thev4a.org or 804-565-1603, or access an application here. (Microsoft Word document).

Instructions to open the Volunteer Application

  1. Once you click on the “access an application here” link, you will be prompted to Open or Save the file.
  2. Please Open the Word file “va-smp-volunteer-application.doc”.
  3. Fill out the the Application form.
  4. If you want to submit your application by email, please send an email to Nancy Siford nsiford@thev4a.org and attach your application.
  5. If you prefer to send your application by mail, please print it and send it to:

Virginia SMP
Volunteer Coordinator
Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging
24 East Cary Street, Suite 100
Richmond, Virginia 23219