Over the last several months, the JFS Patient Navigator Team has worked tirelessly to restore the program, taking into account Coronavirus restrictions and safety measures. With new and creative precautions that prioritize the safety of our volunteers and clients above all else, the JFS Patient Navigator team has been able to successfully bring our clients to 57 appointments in the past 7 months. We can’t thank our staff and volunteers enough for their hard work!
Older adults need our support more than ever in getting to their medical appointments.
Please consider learning more and becoming a JFS Patient Navigator volunteer.
NEXT TRAINING DATE:
Thursday, October 22rd and Friday, October 23rd
12:00pm-2:00pm, Zoom Virtual Meeting
Volunteer in your free time and help frail older adults get the medical care and information they need to manage their heath, improve their quality of life and live independently in the community.
Volunteer as a JFS Patient Navigator:
- Receive comprehensive, ongoing training and support
- Gain experience navigating healthcare systems and working with older adults
- Select appointments that fit your schedule
- Get a Patient Navigator padfolio to organize communications
- Join a team of highly trained volunteers who make a direct and positive impact in the lives of people every day
Learn How to:
- Help older adults prepare for upcoming medical appointments, review
concerns and frame questions - Serve as a companion to medical appointments and procedures
- Facilitate communication between doctor and patient
- Take notes during the visit
- Assist in scheduling follow up care and picking up prescriptions
The Older Adults You Will be Helping:
- Aged 60 to 100+ years old
- Live in Framingham, Natick and surrounding communities
- Able to enter and exit a car independently
SIGN UP TO ATTEND AN UPCOMING VIRTUAL TRAINING:
Thursday, October 22rd and Friday, October 23rd
12:00pm-2:00pm
Call 508-875-3100 x 110 or
email patientnav@jfsmw.org today!
Learn More:
- Download the flyer (PDF format) for March 9, 2020
- Fill out the form to volunteer with the JFS Patient Navigator program
- Volunteers Needed – Join JFS Patient Navigator in Helping LGBTQ Older Adults Access Healthcare in the Metrowest Area
- Watch a video: Volunteers have Collective Impact at JFS of Metrowest