Volunteer Respite Care Program Events

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The Volunteer Respite Program strengthens families with children who have special needs by giving the parents or caregivers a much-needed break from direct care responsibilities. Parent are able to bring their children to the events where they are matched with a volunteer who will spend the day with the child, participating in a variety of activities available (crafts, basketball, bingo, etc), while the parents get some time to themselves to renew and recharge. We hold approximately 10+ events throughout the year at various locations in and around the Milwaukee area with approx. 60-80 children attending each event.

Time commitment for events generally from 8:00am to 3:00pm on Saturdays, though day may vary per event.

The children range at the events range in age from infant to 18 years old.

Nursing staff are on-hand for all toileting and medical needs. Nursing volunteers are needed, as well.

Volunteer Registration is available online at

https://www.chw.org/childrens-and-the-community/parenting-resources/volunteer-respite-care/volunteer-respite-form/

Let us know if you would like to be notified of future respite events that need volunteers.

All upcoming respite event volunteer opportunities left in 2016:

September 10 th - 5-9pm- Kids in Motion 14135 W. Greenfield Avenue, New Berlin, WI

October 1 st - 8am-2:30pm- Concordia University 12800 N. Lakeshore Drive, Mequon, WI

October 29 th - 8am- 2:30pm- Oak Creek Salvation Army 8853 S. Howell Avenue, Oak Creek, WI

November 5 th - 8am to 2:30pm- Whitnall High School- 5000 116 th Street, Milwaukee, WI

December 10 th - 8am- 2:30pm- Wauwatosa East High School- 7500 Milwaukee Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI