Caregiver Respite Volunteer

Would you consider visiting a homebound senior? Many seniors are providing 24/7 care to a spouse or parent. You can provide the caregiver a needed break during the day and enjoy a lively conversation with a senior who needs company while the caregiver is away. Can you help? Male respite volunteers are especially needed. The commitment is typically scheduled on a regular basis, and timeframes range from 1-3 hours. Let us know what would work best for your schedule, and we will work to match you with a client with a similar schedule. Background check and training are required. Please reach out to the Program Coordinator in your region to discuss becoming involved with this program: Holly Brown for Olmsted County through email at hollyb@elder-network.org or call 507-285-5272; Bonnie Sandberg for Wabasha County through email at bonnies@elder-network.org or call 651-565-3237; or Danelle Lawson for Winona County through email at danellel@elder-network.org or call 507-285-5272.