Business
Published 6 months ago
Elderly Companion & Respite Sitter
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Pittsburgh, PA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
Flexible
Commitment Details:
Schedule is determined by your availability and caregiver needs
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
1
Cause Areas:
Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering, Women
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Background check, physical, TB testing, and training - All will be provided by us, at no cost to you. Must have reliable transportation.
Description
Provide an act of kindness for the caregivers of home-bound patients by sitting with the patient so the caregiver can run errands, go to appointments, attend church, or simply take a break. These caregivers are family members that have taken it upon themselves to house and care for their loved ones full-time.
Volunteers will not be asked or expected to do any type of hands-on caregiving while sitting with the patient.
Thorough training is provided so you feel confident in your role as a volunteer.
Requirements:
- 18+ years old
- Reliable transportation
- Background check
- TB testing and physical
- Orientation & training
All background checks, testing, and training will be provided by us, at no cost to you.
Location
On-site
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
