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Flexible Schedule
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Lehigh Valley, PA 18015
ShareCare is looking for owners and their certified therapy dogs to visit people who are elderly/disabled and are hombound. This is a unique opportunity for owners and their dogs to visit people in their homes and have a one on one experience. What is Caregiver Canines (r): Imagine not being able to own a dog because of medical problems or social isolation and never being able to interact with one. If you are a dog lover, this is an unimaginable loss, yet one that is faced by thousands of senior citizens. That’s why Caregiver Canines (r) was started- to bring to the homebound frail elderly and people with dementia the joy and companionship that only a dog can bring. Caregiver Canines(r) enriches people’s lives- both the volunteers who visit with their dogs and the people they visit. How does it work: A certified therapy dog and their owner are matched to a senior citizen to make visits to their homes. The visits take place once a week or once every other week and last for about an hour. This allows for a deep friendship to form between the handlers, the dogs and the people they visit. What makes Caregiver Canines(r) different: Most therapy dogs visit institutionalized settings like hospitals and nursing homes. Caregiver Canines(r) is different in that we visit people in the comfort of their own homes and they receive one-on-one attention. The bond that forms between the people and the dogs is incalculable. Dogs are known to reduce stress and loneliness and improve the health and self-esteem of those they visit. Simply put, our Caregiver Canines(r) dogs make every person they visit feel special!
Date Posted: Mar 27, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Lehigh Valley, PA 18015
ShareCare needs volunteer drivers to take people who are elderly/and or disabled to doctor appointments and grocery shopping. Members receiving our services are capable of entering and exiting a vehicle independently. Some of the people do use canes and walkers. ShareCare provides mileage reimbursement. We also have a number of volunteer opportunities. Call today to learn how you can help!
Date Posted: Mar 27, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Lehigh Valley, PA 18015
Volunteers are needed to take elderly/disabled people in our community grocery shopping. We also have an option for a volunteer to shop for someone and drop the groceries off. With technology, we are trialing online grocery orders as well. 1 or 2 hours of your time, will provide someone in need with their monthly food supply. Please call for more details.
Date Posted: Mar 27, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Video chat with seniors in Lehigh, Carbon and Northampton County, PA from the comfort of your home. Volunteers must reside in the Greater Lehigh Valley. Similar to face-time calls, have a friendly conversation with shut in or lonely seniors, in your community. Some people are unable to get out much, resulting in little to no social connection. Use your computer, tablet or smart phone to connect and provide a pleasant experience for someone that needs community connection. SeniorCHAT LIVE is as close to face to face contact as it gets. Give the gift to someone in need with an uplifting friendly conversation.
Date Posted: Apr 9, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Lehigh Valley, PA 18015
ShareCare needs volunteers to visit people who are homebound. Most of the people are seniors who do not drive and live alone. Two hours a week, Two hours a month can make a difference in someone' s life and help them from being socially isolated.
Date Posted: Mar 27, 2025