Becoming a Partners in Caring Volunteer
Contact Information
Partners in Caring300 Pasteur Drive HG003
Stanford, CA 94305-5625
Director: Candace Mindigo
Phone: (650) 725-4137
Fax: (650) 725-8907
Volunteers provide practical and emotional support for homebound individuals and families.
Volunteer Postition Description
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Position Title: Volunteers for help at home.
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Opportunities: To help the recipient and/or caregiver with practical and emotional support such as:
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essential transportation
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friendly visiting
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letter writing
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reading
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meal assistance
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shopping assistance
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light housekeeping
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relief for the primary caregiver
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Qualifications: To have the desire to work with persons who are health impaired, disabled or elderly and the people who care for them.
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Place: Recipient's home
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Training: General Volunteer Orientation & PIC Volunteer Training
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Supervision: Partners in Caring Program Director
Volunteer Requirements
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Must be at least 16 years of age
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Minimum time commitment of 2-4 hours a week for 6 months
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Attend volunteer training and group meetings 2/yr.
Application Process
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Print and complete the application form (PDF).
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Print and distribute reference evaluation forms (PDF) for TWO people to complete.
NOTE: Each reference may return the completed reference forms via mail, fax or the volunteer may bring the completed forms in person on the date of their interview.
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Interview with a Partners in Caring representative.
All volunteers are required to attend the volunteer orientation and attend our PIC Volunteer Training Program once accepted into the program.