Companion Volunteer to an individual living with Alzheimer's

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Recruiting Organization: Alzheimer's San Diego

Companion Volunteers provide in-home breaks to caregivers in the form of social visits with their loved one who has Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Volunteers do not help with any physical or personal care. Volunteers spend time with individuals who have dementia to provide:

• companionship - encouraging reminiscing about the past or enjoying a movie together
• socialization - engaging in activities such as games, listening to music or gardening
• supervision - ensuring their safety while their caregiver is absent.

Must have excellent people skills, such as being caring and patient. Experience working with persons with dementia a plus, but not required. Training will be provided. Time requirement: approximately four hours per week. We are currently looking for volunteers with weekday availability.

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training Provided

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring