SPECIAL ALERT (Posted October 15, 2003):
COMPANION: Do you have 2-3 hours a week to offer nonmedical companionship to an elderly, chronically ill senior in Adams County so that his/her caregiver can take a break? Often the caregiver is unable to leave the house to shop for the holidays, relax or take care of personal business. You will be trained, bonded and insured. Call The Respite Care Program at The Senior Hub (303-426-4408) for more information and an application. This will definitely make your holiday more meaningful!
COMPANION: Do you have 2-3 hours a week to offer nonmedical companionship to an elderly, chronically ill senior in Aurora so that his/her caregiver can take a break? Often the caregiver is unable to leave the house to shop for the holidays, relax or take care of personal business. You will be trained, bonded and insured. Call Carol at The Senior Hub/Aurora office (720-859-2248) for more information and an application. This would be a great gift and a stress reliever for a caregiver this holiday season.
Volunteers are always needed. Bi-lingual ability is helpful, but not required. Individuals may choose to participate in the following ways, or in other areas of their expertise: Volunteer Route Driver for Meals on Wheels
Pickup Meal Driver (pickup Quality Meals from our vendor and deliver to our office)
Volunteer Office Receptionist
Volunteer Respite and In-Home Supportive Services Provider
"Volunteer" Handyman/woman (most handypeople provide services at a significantly reduced rate to our clients, averaging approximately $15 per hour)
Volunteer Housekeeper
Volunteer Tax Counselor for the Elderly
and more!
Drivers:
Pick up meals at our office and deliver them to clients.
Time Required: One day a week - 1 to 1-1/2 hours
Clerical:
Answer phones, transfer calls, do general office work. Typing and computer skills a plus.
Time Required: Half a day per week.
Intake Volunteers:
Make home visits, by appointment, to do assessments and evaluate eligibility for the Meals on Wheels program.
Time Required: Varies
Interpreters:
Make home visits, by appointment, with the Program volunteers for a greater understanding of the clients' needs.
Time Required: Varies
Once upon eternity, above the clouds so high,
There were some chosen angels who had no wings to fly.
Their hands were made for helping, their hearts were tender too,
Their smiles were warm and happy, and glowed as halos do.
So God sent down these angels,
Because they were such dears,
To spread their gentle love on earth,
We call them volunteers.
You are our angels.
~David~ A Zen
