Homemaker Volunteer

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Neighbor Network, A program of Aging Resources of Douglas County

MISSION: Helping Older Adults Stay Independent.

TITLE OF POSITION: Homemaker Volunteer

SUPERVISED AND SUPPORTED BY: Director of Community Engagement

PURPOSE OF JOB: To support the mission of Aging Resources of Douglas County by grocery shopping and providing light housekeeping services such as; cooking light meals, laundry and vacuuming, to our members that might be recovering from surgery or other factors that impact their mobility.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Volunteers provide the needed service in the member’s home. Light cleaning, etc.
• When shopping for groceries, volunteers get shopping list from member and go to the local grocery store to shop and bring back the items to the members.
• Volunteers should keep the receipt of the purchase and give it to the member for a reimbursement.
• Volunteers are not allowed to assist clients with bodily care or handle medications.
• Volunteers may not accept any form of payment, tips or gifts in exchange for their volunteer service.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be age 21 or older
• Must have reliable vehicle with current driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Desire to assist seniors and adults with disabilities.

TIME COMMITMENT: One - two times per month, depending on need. Homemaker and grocery shopping jobs are scheduled on an as-needed basis as members call and request those services.

BENEFITS:

• The opportunity to make a difference in your community and in the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities.

REQUIRED SCREENING: Applicants must pass a background and reference check and have a clean motor vehicle record.

CONTACT: 303-814-4300 or ARDC@douglas.co.us