Volunteer Today
We are living in times of increasing need, insecurity & limited resources. There are a growing number of
older adults in our community who need some type of assistance each day for an indefinite period of time. Often, this means piecing together assistance from all parts of the support system; formal and informal, and
still having some needs unfulfilled. It is a cooperative effort and Elder Network is one part of this tapestry.
Your talents can help many people within our
community. Volunteering can be very rewarding!
Helping others has endless possibilities. Meeting
new people and helping them cope with life can be a
life changing experience. Call, e-mail or fax Elder
Network today and help yourself, help others.
Opportunities
Respite / Caregiver Support Volunteer:
Give a caregiver a break they deserve! Elder
Network is looking for Respite Care Volunteers to
provide companionship to an elderly person, while
temporarily relieving the stresses felt by the
caregivers. This allows the caregiver time to attend
a support group, grocery shop, relax, run needed errands, or just take a break from the duties of care giving, with the ease of mind that their loved one is
safe and taken care of. Volunteering is done in the caregiver’s home. Assignments are in your local
area or neighborhood. Volunteer training is required.
Time Commitment: 2-4 hours a week
Location: Olmsted and Winona County
Peer Support Volunteer: If you have the gift of listening and like to work with older adults, Elder
Network has an opportunity for you. Peer Support Volunteers are trained older adults who make
weekly home visits to support older adults throughthe changes, adjustments and stresses that accompany
later life. Volunteering is done in the older adult’s home.
