Volunteer Helpings Hands, CaringMatters patient and family program, offers short-term, practical, social and emotional support for people of all ages with a serious illness and no reasonable prospect of a cure. We are a non-medical hospice. Volunteers will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support. CaringMatters carefully matches the needs of the patients and families with the appropriate caregiver. Following training, volunteers will provide non-medical care such as transportation, running errands, respite care or simply lending a sympathetic ear. Visit https://www.caringmatters.org/program-volunteer-training for more information.
518 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide social supports and community education so that no one dies or grieves alone. CaringMatters envisions a community that accepts death as a part of life; where the processes of dying and grieving are embraced without stigma; where everyone has access to support services without charge; and where no one dies or grieves without support.
Description
CaringMatters community outreach is provided by a network of trained and screened volunteers and staff who respond to the needs of families facing a terminal illness or grieving the death of a family member or loved one.
We provide personal, compassionate and practical non-medical support to any adult or child during this difficult time. All CaringMatters services are provided to all patients and family members free of charge.
CaringMatters strives to develop and maintain a viable, transparent and responsible non-profit, volunteer-driven organization funded solely by donations and grants from our caring partners.
Other programs offered by CaringMatters include:
Adult bereavement peer-support groups, facilitated by trained volunteers, to adults in Montgomery County who have lost a loved one.
Good grief clubs are offered in Montgomery County Public Schools grades K through 12 for children to receive bereavement support to help cope with life's unfairness.
Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
518 S. Frederick AvenueGaithersburgGaithersburg, MD20877
(39.13335,-77.19289)
DATE POSTED
February 18, 2021
SKILLS
Elder care
Mental Health
Bereavement Support
Hospice Care
Cross-cultural Communication
Social Work
GOOD FOR
People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License Needed
Background Check
Must be at least 21
Orientation or Training
Up to 4 hours per week after initial 3-day training workshop.
