VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION

For Catholic Charities of Livingston County

 

 

Position Title:  Short-term Respite Caregiver

 

Program/Department:  Faith in Action

 

Description of Project/Purpose of Assignment:

Provide short-term respite care through friendly visits, for family members caring for their frail loved ones.  The purpose is to give the family member a break so they can run an errand, go grocery shopping, or have time for themselves to relax. May be matched with someone who has dementia, Alzheimers, or is in the final stages of life.

 

 

Outline of Volunteer’s Responsibilities/List of Tasks:

To be established at Faith in Action Volunteer Orientation

 

Training and Support Plan:

Initial one hour training by Faith in Action Program Director and ongoing support via telephone or e-mail.

 

 

Skills/Qualifications Needed for Assignment:

§      Good listener

§      Caring and kind

§      Dependable and responsible

§      Enjoy being around the elderly

§      Background check

 

 

Time Commitment:

§      Flexible—to be determined by volunteer and family of care receiver. 

Visits are usually weekly or bi-weekly; 2 to 3 hours for each visit

 

 

Location/Geographic Area of Assignment:

§      Close to home!  Volunteer are matched in their home town. (Livingston County) It’s about neighbors helping neighbors.

 

Reporting required:

§      Monthly report of activities to Faith in Action director

 

Benefits, if applicable:

·      Personal satisfaction from helping someone in need

·      Learn about the experiences of an older person and the history of their life

·      Flexible schedule

·      Free Volunteer Appreciation event once a year