Who is a Volunteer Caregiver?
Volunteer caregivers come from all walks of life and all ages to assist those who need extra help with mowing the lawn, putting up holiday decorations, or holding their hand when they most need it. Many seniors, for example, no longer have family or friends and rely on volunteer caregivers to assist them with everyday tasks. This kind of caregiving is non-medical and non-professional care such as bathing, but neighborly deeds, which is greatly needed as the country grows older every year.
Give 40 Hours Over 40 Weeks
This year marks the 40th anniversary of neighbors helping neighbors through the National Volunteer Caregiving Netowrk. An estimated 350,000 volunteers are currently serving this mission across the country. In celebration of 40 years, NVCN is recruiting new volunteer cargivers to give one hour per week over 40 weeks, with the goal of reaching ONE MILLION hours of service by the end of 2024, as part of our 40th Anniversary celebration.
George Smedley, Volunteer Caregiver from Macomb County, Michigan
I started as a volunteer caregiver in 2013 after being forced into an early retirement from Hewlett Packard (HP). With extra time on my hands, I came across a flyer for Interfaith Volunteer Caregiving on the bulletin board of my church and have been volunteering with them ever since.
My wife, Sue, and I enjoy volunteering together with Interfaith Caregiving. One of the volunteer activities we enjoy is carpentry and woodwork, and we recently had the opportunity to help build two sets of railing enabling the residents’ safer access to their stairs.
When reflecting on my interactions with the people I assist, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude. In addition to the satisfaction of knowing that we have helped someone in need, there is also a sense of personal fulfillment that comes from completing a project with care and attention to detail. It is important to me that we provide quality care, as if the project were our own. This ensures that the people we assist receive the best possible outcome and enables us to take pride in our work.
Give 40 Hours
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Share Your Story
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Volunteer Training
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