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Respite Care Volunteer - Support someone in your community today!
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Moorhead, MN
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
Commitment Details:
1 yr commitment, 10 hours week - flexible
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
40
Cause Areas:
Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
Good For:
Teens, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Description
AmeriCorps Legacy Corps for Veterans and Military Families is looking for individuals to service as respite volunteers throughout your community. Our volunteers provide friendship to an older adult which allows the family caregiver a well-deserved break to run errands or rest.
We are currently providing in-home visits, phone and virtual reassurance. Please join in helping reach out to caregivers and their loved ones during this time and transition to in-home visits with us when we are all able.***
- No experience or diploma required - we’ll provide all necessary training
- Volunteers receive monthly living allowance and end of service education award
- Time commitment of 300 or 450 hours a year (6-8 hours a week)
- Flexible scheduling
- Older adult and companion are carefully matched based on individual needs and interests
- Must be 18+ years old to volunteer
- Volunteers receive monthly living allowance and end of service education award
To learn more visit: LSSMN.ORG/OA/SERVICES or call 1.800.582.5260
Watch our video to learn more: LSS Caregiver Support
Location
On-site
Various locations, Moorhead, Minnesota, US
