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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