Respite Volunteer

Details
Dates Volunteer is Needed: 
Once a week, after training ( beginning Jan/Feb 2018)
Number of Volunteers Needed: 
15
Description of the Volunteer Opportunity: 

We will train and support volunteers to be prepared to offer Respite Care to families who care for a member in their home who suffers from Dementia. Mature people of any age may apply. You will learn about what is dementia, skillful behaviors for being with people who have dementia, including some creative modalities such as music, collage, theatre.

After training, volunteers will be supported by our staff when there are questions or concerns. You will help one person at a time, giving their primary caregiver(s) a chance to go out of the house. You will be keeping a 'friend' with dementia safely engaged and comfortable for a few hours, usually in their own home, but also out.

Areas of Interest: 
Disabled
Great for: 
Adults
55+
Who Will Be Impacted Through This Project: 

Spouses/Families; People suffering from Dementia; Volunteers (You) will learn from the training and the experience, develop new personal resources, open opportunities, and know that you are making a difference.

Is This an Ongoing Opportunity?: 
Yes
Minimum Age of Volunteers: 
24
Nonprofit Will Provide: 

Professional training in the skills and understanding you will need, ongoing support for any questions or concerns you have, letters of recommendation should you decide to take this experience into another arena.

Additional Requirements: 

This is for anyone who wants to help others, and to better understand what Dementia is and how to cope with it. Young adults pursuing health care fields, retired people, creatives who want to help someone for whom behavioral spontaneity or absorption in activities can stimulate pleasure and connection. Anyone who feels curious and kind can be equipped to be a 'friend' to someone who has Dementia.

Last Updated: Oct 18 2025
Address of Project Site
418 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe
New Mexico
87501
Contact Info
Phone: 
(505) 988-2468

Disclaimer

Groundworks provides these volunteer opportunities as a service to our community and does not assume any responsibility for the validity of such postings. To ensure accurate and up-to-date information, please contact the organization who posted the opportunity.

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