Be a Friend to a Patient in your Community ~ Gaston County

Patients living in Gaston County are in need of volunteers to brighten their day by offering the gift of friendship.

Carolina Caring volunteers put their passions into practice, offering time and talents to provide friendship to people during difficult times.

Ways Volunteers can Help - In Person - Flexible with your Schedule!

• Provide friendship and companionship to patients and families. Volunteers visit in a patient’s home or nursing facility; wherever they call home. Volunteers read to patients, talk about common interests, keep them company, play board games and provide a comforting presence.
• Support caregivers by offering to stay with patients for short periods of time while the caregiver runs errands or attends appointments.
• Volunteers visit when it is convenient for their schedule and the family’s schedule.
• Volunteers do not provide any hands on care; only friendship to the patient.
• Volunteers do not transport patients, administer medications, or feed patients.

Requirements

• Every volunteer receives free and comprehensive training prior to volunteering. Trainings are offered in Gaston County. The session is designed to give volunteers the information needed to be well-prepared for their role as a volunteer serving our patients and families. Training is provided at no cost to the volunteer.
• All volunteers must complete an application, including 2 personal or professional references, along with a criminal background check.
• A Tuberculosis blood test is also required at no cost to the volunteer.
• "We cannot change the outcome, but we can affect the journey"

To learn more, contact volunteer@carolinacaring.org