The Center For Volunteer Caregiving

THE CENTER FOR VOLUNTEER CAREGIVING IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED IN 1992. OUR MISSION IS TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN PROVIDING VOLUNTEER SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF SENIORS, CAREGIVERS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.

THE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM PROVIDES VOLUNTEER SERVICES FOR ESCORTED AND DOOR-THROUGH-DOOR TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, PRESCRIPTION PICK-UP, GROCERY SHOPPING AND OTHER ESSENTIAL NEEDS TO OLDER ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. IN FY2022, VOLUNTEERS SPENT 2,062 HOURS DRIVING 18,767 MILES FOR A TOTAL OF 987 ROUNDTRIP RIDES FOR 177 CARE RECEIVER CLIENTS. 81% OF CARE RECEIVERS REPORTED A BETTER SENSE OF WELL-BEING AND 83% REPORTED THAT THEY ARE ABLE TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY BECAUSE THEY RECEIVE RIDES FROM THE CENTER.

THE CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES IN-HOME VOLUNTEER RESPITE CARE FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF ADULTS WITH DEMENTIA OR OTHER LIMITING CONDITIONS TO ENSURE SAFETY AND COMPANIONSHIP. IN FY2022, VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 2,000 RESPITE HOURS TO 74 FAMILY CAREGIVERS. 100% OF THE CAREGIVERS REPORTED THEY FELT CONFIDENT THAT THEIR RESPITE VOLUNTEER HAD BEEN SCREENED AND TRAINED BY THE CENTER AND THAT THEIR RELATIVE HAD SAFE AND ENRICHING CARE. 82% FELT THEY HAVE A BETTER SENSE OF WELL-BEING DUE TO RECEIVING RESPITE FROM A VOLUNTEER. ALSO 27 EDUCATIONAL HOURS WERE PROVIDED TO 24 ATTENDEES OF THREE CAREGIVER ACADEMIES FACILITATED BY THE CENTER USING EVIDENCE-BASED POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS.

THE IN-HOME CONNECTIONS PROGRAM SEEKS TO ALLEVIATE SOCIAL ISOLATION AND DEPRESSION THAT OFTEN ACCOMPANIES THE PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES FACING OLDER ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE HOMEBOUND. IN FY2022, VOLUNTEERS VISITED OR TALKED ON THE PHONE WITH 108 CARE RECEIVER CLIENTS FOR 2,556 HOURS. 92% OF CARE RECEIVERS WITH A VISITING VOLUNTEER REPORTED A BETTER SENSE OF WELL-BEING AND 96% REPORTED FEELING A BOND AND CONNECTION WITH THEIR VOLUNTEER. CHORE VOLUNTEERS SPENT 3,951 HOURS CLEANING HOUSES, WORKING IN YARDS, PAPERWORK, SHOPPING AND DOING OTHER CHORES FOR 105 CARE RECEIVER CLIENTS WITH A FOCUS ON MAINTAINING A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT IN ADDITION TO SOCIAL CONTACT. 88% OF CARE RECEIVERS SURVEYED REPORTED THEY ARE ABLE TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY BECAUSE THEY RECEIVE VOLUNTEER SERVICES AND 84% REPORTED A BETTER SENSE OF WELL-BEING BECAUSE THEY RECEIVE CHORE SERVICES.