Nonprofit
Published 5 months ago
Be a Volunteer Companion for a Senior!
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Manitou Springs, CO
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per week
Commitment Details:
Visits last 2 hours. You can commit to weekly visits or you can be a fill-in, as needed companion.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
25
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Disability, Seniors & Retirement, Transportation, Veterans
Good For:
Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Clear driving record. Minors can participate when accompanied by a participating adult. All screenings are paid for by Porchlight Friends.
Description
Porchlight Friends offers companionship visits, lasting 2 hours, to assist older adults in their homes and to provide caregiver respite to those caring for older adults. Our companions assist with projects in the home, they help with light housework and can provide rides for errands to the store/bank/pharmacy and doctor appointments. We also provide respite care to those that are caring for an older loved one, giving them peace of mind while they enjoy some time for themselves.
Our companions provide face-to-face interactions to help battle the loneliness and isolation felt by so many of our older community members.
Visit our website: www.PorchlightFriends.org
Location
On-site
Manitou Springs, CO, USA
Directions
We serve older adults throughout El Paso County.
