ONG (Setor Social)
Publicado há 1 mês
Alzheimer Respite Volunteer
Presencial, O voluntário precisa estar em ou próximo de Cohoes, NY
Detalhes
Horários Disponíveis:
Dias da semana diurno, noturno, Fins de semana diurno, noturno
Comprometimento de Tempo:
Algumas horas por mês
Detalhamento do Comprometimento:
Flexible schedule
Recorrência:
Recorrente
Voluntários Necessários:
50
Causas:
Deficiência, Família, Saúde & Medicina, Idosos & Aposentados, Voluntariado
Benefícios:
Treinamento incluído
Bom para:
Idade acima de 55
Requerimentos de Participação:
Checagem de Antecedentes, Orientações para os Participantes
Requerimento de Idade:
18+
Descrição
Become an Alzheimer’s Respite Volunteer *
Give the Gift of Compassion, Connection, and Care *
Are you looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in your community? Become a respite volunteer and provide short-term companionship for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia—giving caregivers a much-needed break.
Why Volunteer?
- Offer comfort and companionship to someone who truly benefits from your presence.
- Support families caring for loved ones at home.
- Build meaningful relationships.
- Make a real impact—just a few hours a month can change lives.
What Volunteers Do
- Engage in simple, enjoyable activities (music, conversation, games, gentle walks).
- Provide a safe, caring presence.
- Offer short periods of supervision while caregivers rest or run errands.
No medical tasks required.
Who Can Volunteer?
- Kind, patient individuals age 18+
- People who enjoy connecting with older adults
- Those willing to complete brief training
Training & Support Provided
- Dementia awareness and communication strategies
- Activity ideas and safety guidance
- Ongoing check-ins and support from our team
Volunteer a Little, Help a Lot
Most visits are 1-2 hours, scheduled at your convenience.
Localização
Presencial
Primarily in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties
18 Pasinella Way, Cohoes, NY 12047, USA
