VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION

 For Catholic Charities of Livingston County

 

Position: Volunteer Visitor

 

Program/Department:  Faith in Action

 

Description of Project/Purpose of Assignment:

Bring compassionate care through friendly visits and/or telephone calls to homebound elderly or be a listening ear and support person for someone going through cancer treatment.

 

 

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 care receiver. 

Visits are usually weekly or bi-weekly; 1-2 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 FIA coordinator

 

 

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