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RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Volunteers for the SEARCH Program in Androscoggin/Kennebec/or Somerset County

Related Program: SEARCH - Androscoggin County SEARCH - Kennebec Valley SEARCH - Somerset

Androscoggin County,
Kennebec County or
Somerset County

Maine

Type(s) of Volunteer(s) Needed: Individuals (RSVP eligible 55 and over).

Position description: RSVP Volunteers for SEARCH program - Androscoggin/Kennebec/Somerset County are matched with an elderly person to visit with for a few hours each week and provide support, companionship, socialization, help with daily tasks, transportation to medical appointments and grocery shopping/errands.

Key Responsibilities:

Visit an elderly person 2-4+ hours per week and provide services as agreed upon
Notify the SEARCH - RSVP - Androscoggin/Kennebec Valley program of any changes or concerns regarding the person’s circumstances
Send in a monthly service report
Maintain regular communication with SEARCH/RSVP - Androscoggin/Kennebec/Somerset County staff
Understand and adhere to the principle of confidentiality
Handle all financial transactions in an honest, responsible manner and fill in reports accurately for the person served and to the program

Impact of opportunity: RSVP Visitation Volunteers for SEARCH Program - Androscoggin/Kennebec/Somerset County support the mission of the SEARCH 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: RSVP 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: 2-4 hours or more per week

Benefits:

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

Program Contacts: Kennebec County: Lynn Kidd, Project Manager (207) 530-0137 or [email protected]

Somerset County: Cristen Sawyer, Project Coordinator (207) 576-5730 or [email protected]

Androscoggin County: Celine Gibbings, Project Coordinator (207) 450-4213 or [email protected]

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