- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
Become part of a Care Team for One with Cancer or HIV/AIDS
ORGANIZATION: Care Communities
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
Care Communities provides volunteer Care Teams for persons living with serious illness especially HIV or Cancer. The Care Teams provide practical and emotional support, such as running errands, transportation to medical appointments, light housekeeping, and companionship. Each volunteer is asked for four hours a month. There is a 3 hour Volunteer Training to discuss the Care Team model, boundaries, confidentiality, etc.
Each interested person is asked to fill out an initial application and then have a brief phone interview before the training.
Go to the following link to complete application -
http://carecommunities.org/volunteer/
You can make a postive difference in the life of someone. Please consider joining us.
If you have questions or concerns, contact the Outreach Manager, Roger Temme, at rtemme@carecommunities.org or call 512 459-5883.
More opportunities with Care Communities
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Care Communities
Location:
314 E. Highland Mall Blvd, Suite 495, Austin, TX 78752, US
Mission Statement
Care Communities' Mission is caring support for people affected by serious illness, including cancer and HIV. Our Vision is a caring community making the journey easier for those affected by serious illness.
Description
Care Communities provides practical, caring, and compassionate support to persons affected by serious illness (cancer, HIV, other chronic illnesses) through volunteer Care Teams. A Care Team is three to five six persons who are matched with a client (Care Partner). The Care Team provides non-medical assistance like: companionship, light houskeeping, shopping, meal preparation, pet care, transportation, and light yard work. Each volunteer is asked to provide at least four to five hours a month.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
314 E. Highland Mall Blvd. Suite 495Austin, TX 78752
DATE POSTED
May 3, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Care Communities asks for four hours a month.