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Published 7/14/25 8:00PM

Fostering Friendships, Fulfillment and Fun! Caregiver Respite Volunteer

Lifespan of Greater Rochester
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Rochester, NY
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Most of our volunteers visit 1x a week for 2 - 4 hours. However, even visiting 1 or 2 times a month for a few hours can make a big difference! We'll work with you and your desired schedule.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    40
    Cause Areas:
    Family, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    This volunteer opportunity requires travel in your own vehicle, to and from the home.

    Description

    Fostering Friendships, Fulfillment and Fun! Caregiver Respite Volunteer

    Are you looking for fulfilling volunteer opportunities? If so, look no further. You will be rewarded with new friendships, fulfillment and fun when you become a Partners in Caring volunteer. A caregiver near you could use some free time - a couple of hours off from caring for a loved one to shop, nap, take a walk, visit a friend.

    Help a local caregiver by providing friendly visits and caring companionship to someone with early stage memory loss or dementia. Visit for a few hours each week on your own schedule. We will provide training, ongoing support and work with you to find the right match.

    Activities may include going to a ball game or for walks together, looking at photo albums, engaging in conversation, painting, arts and crafts, gardening, shopping, sharing a meal or signing together, among other activities. Utilize reminiscence strategies to engage the person you visit- use memories as a point of connection and help them find meaning in their life story. Our volunteers have made fulfilling friendships while having fun, while providing a caregiver some free time.

    Become a Partners in Caring volunteer today! Call our volunteer coordinator at 585-287-6392

    Currently matching volunteers to caregivers in Monroe, Livingston, Ontario and Wayne counties. This volunteer opportunity requires travel in your own vehicle, to and from the home.

    Location

    On-site
    Monroe, Livingston, Wayne & Ontario counties, Rochester, New York, US

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