Volunteer Opportunity

Companion Volunteer to an individual living with Alzheimer's

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Diego, CA
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  • Details

    Time Commitment:Algumas horas por semana
    Recurrence:Recurring
    Areas of Focus:Disability, Health & Medicine, Mental Health, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation:
    International Volunteers Welcome

    Description

    Companion Volunteers provide in-home breaks to caregivers in the form of social visits with their loved one who has Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Volunteers do not help with any physical or personal care. Volunteers spend time with individuals who have dementia to provide:

    • companionship - encouraging reminiscing about the past or enjoying a movie together
    • socialization - engaging in activities such as games, listening to music or gardening
    • supervision - ensuring their safety while their caregiver is absent.

    Must have excellent people skills, such as being caring and patient. Experience working with persons with dementia a plus, but not required. Training will be provided. Time requirement: approximately four hours per week. We are currently looking for volunteers with weekday availability.

    Companion Volunteers provide in-home breaks to caregivers in the form of social visits with their loved one who has Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Volunteers do not help with any physical or personal care. Volunteers spend time with individuals who have dementia to provide:

    • companionship - encouraging reminiscing about the past or enjoying a movie together
    • socialization - engaging in activities such as games, listening to music or gardening
    • supervision - ensuring their safety while their caregiver is absent.

    Must have excellent people skills, such as being caring and patient. Experience working with persons with dementia a plus, but not required. Training will be provided. Time requirement: approximately four hours per week. We are currently looking for volunteers with weekday availability.

    Location

    On-site
    San Diego County, San Diego, CA None, United States

    How to Apply

    • Application
    • Training
    • Placement with family
    • Application
    • Training
    • Placement with family
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