Caregiver Support Group Volunteer

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The Caregiver Support Group volunteer position serves as part of the Family Caregiver Support Program team and assists in providing caregiver support group facilitation to family caregivers who are struggling and frustrated with caring for an aging or sick loved one. In addition to facilitating one or more support group(s), this position provides support, resources, and education to family caregivers to help them effectively care for their loved ones. This may include helping caregivers to make proactive decisions, solve complex problems, or cope with difficult emotions related to caregiving. The support group volunteer would refer participants to other members of the Family Caregiver Support Program team for further assistance, resources, and referrals as needed. The volunteer would take notes on each caregiver’s situation and provide these notes to the Family Caregiver Support Group Specialist to be uploaded to the agency database.

To volunteer in this role, a background in Counseling, Social Work or Chaplaincy is preferred. Onboarding as a Volunteer with PCOA also requires an application, background check, and a Level-1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (paid for by PCOA).

Caregiver Support Groups are held at various locations in Pima County including Green Valley, Marana, Oro Valley, Tucson Estates and other locations in the city of Tucson.For more details, please call 520-790-7573, ext. 5069.

If you are ready to apply today, please respond to this listing with your interest and background experience pertinent to this position.