Caregiver Support — AmeriCorps

In this volunteer role, you will visit older adults at their homes and in the community for a few hours each week. This allows family caregivers to take a well-deserved break to run errands, visit friends, attend appointments or just rest and recharge.

Helping to care for the caregiver has a direct positive impact on the lives of older adults too. By giving a few hours of your time each week, you can change lives. No prior knowledge is needed as training is provided.

Right now, due to COVID-19, all visits are being done virtually through phone and video chat. Volunteer training is also provided remotely. When it is safe to do so, we will reintroduce in-person visits.

As a volunteer companion you will:

• Offer encouragement and support to family caregivers and the older adults they support
• Do activities like shopping, running to appointments, playing games, going for a walk and more.
• Work with diverse individuals, families and organizations.
• Attend and participate in monthly development and reflection sessions with other volunteers
• Maintain activity logs and progress reports

Thanks to financial support from AmeriCorps, volunteer benefits include:

• Monthly $200 living allowance
• Qualify for a $1,600+ education grant award after 450 hours of service
  • Can be used for a volunteer’s own education or to pay off student loans
  • If you are 55+, your education grant can be gifted to a child

Commitment: 10 hours per week for at least 12 months