Next Training Dates for
Volunteer Caregivers
New volunteers must attend both sessions:
- Saturday, April 10,2010 9am to 3pm, and
- Sunday, April 11, 2010 1pm to 4pm
- - OR -
- Saturday June 5, 2010 9am to 3pm, and
- Sunday June 6, 2010 1pm to 4pm
Call Toni and Trish House at 989-662-6400 to register
Volunteer Caregiver Position Description
Summary: Serve as a member of the volunteer
staff providing 24-hour care to terminally ill guests.
Requirements:
- Commitment to working as a group to provide loving comfort
care to guest.
- Completion of initial orientation and participation in
ongoing caregiver training.
- Participation in quarterly staff meetings.
- Able to embrace the mission, care, and service of our
guests.
Duties:
- Commitment to scheduled hours
- Provide companionship, presence, and listening to guest.
- Assist with walking, moving, etc.
- Personal hygiene care.
- Give/oversee taking of medications.
- Meal preparation and household upkeep.
- Answer telephone, take messages when necessary, and answer
door.
- Assist with other tasks similar to what a family caregiver
would provide.
- Assist with other household and administrative tasks when
not occupied with caregiving.
Responsibilities:
- Six months commitment
- Weekly or every other week scheduled work time (12-24 hours
per month).
- Each shift is six hours long.
Volunteer Contact Form
If you are interested in volunteering to work at Toni
& Trish House, please complete the form below, then click the
"Submit" button to send the information and we will contact you. Thanks
for your interest!