Visitation Volunteer for SEARCH - Bangor/Brewer & Penobscot County

Related Program: SEARCH - Greater Bath

St. Michael's Center, 436 South Main Street, Brewer, ME 04112
Bangor , ME

Type(s) of Volunteer(s) Needed: Individuals

Position description: Visitation Volunteers for SEARCH - Penobscot are matched with an elderly person to visit with for a few hours each week and provide support, companionship, and help with daily tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Visit an elderly person 3-4+ hours per week and provide services as agreed upon
• Notify the SEARCH -  program of any changes or concerns regarding the person’s circumstances
• Send in a monthly service report
• Maintain regular communication with SEARCH - Penobscot staff
• Understand and adhere to the principle of confidentiality
• Handle all financial transactions in an honest, responsible manner and report the accurately to the person served and to the program

Impact of opportunity: Visitation Volunteers for SEARCH - Penobscot support the mission of the SEARCH - Penobscot  program to enable the frail, vulnerable elderly to remain independent and increasingly connected to a caring community.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Education sufficient enough to be able to communicate in a capable manner and to be able to communicate reports to the program staff
• Experience with the elderly on a formal or informal basis (recommended)
• A willingness to demonstrate patience, sensitivity, flexibility
• The ability to listen to, work with, and help an elderly person
• Vehicle and valid driver’s license with state required insurance

Training Offered: Visitation Volunteers must participate in Catholic Charities Maine Volunteer Orientation and initial training offered by the program, and then he/she may attend volunteer support group meetings or scheduled workshops as they are offered.

Time Commitment/Schedule: 3-4 hours or more per week

Benefits:

• Build a relationship with an elderly person and gain experience supporting him or her with daily tasks

Program Contact: Jane French, jfrench@ccmaine.org or (207) 245-8042.

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