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Provides a range of services for elders, from companionship programs and volunteer services that help with day-to-day chores to relief for overburdened caregivers.
Provides a range of services for elders, from companionship programs and volunteer services that help with day-to-day chores to relief for overburdened caregivers. Catholic Charities provides both help and connection.
Volunteer Services: provides basic in-home assistance to low-income elders and adults with disabilities to help them continue living independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes. Only local rides; no work related transportation. Volunteers can provide services such as: local transportation for appointments and errands (no long distance), yard work, light housekeeping and laundry, snow shoveling, minor home repairs, wheelchair ramps (not an immediate service; if qualifications aren't met, might have to pay material out of pocket), and wood provision.
Senior Companion Program: serves one-on one with the frail elderly and other homebound persons who have difficulty completing everyday tasks. Provides companionship as they assist with grocery shopping, transportation to medical appointments, and other tasks. Volunteers are individuals over 55 years of age with a limited income, they receive a small stipend for an average of 15-20 hours of service per week.
Respite Adult Day Center in Yakima: gives frail or cognitively disabled adults the opportunity to make new friends and participate in a host of enjoyable activities in a safe and comfortable environment. A team of staff and volunteers are present to provide personalized support, encouragement and assistance to each participant. Provides some down-time to those who provide care to disabled individuals. The disabled individuals must have a memory loss situation (such as Alzheimer's, stroke, MS etc.) for the caregiver to be eligible for this program. This program works in conjunction with Aging and Long Term Care but is overseen by Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington.
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General Yard Work
Housekeeping Assistance
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Disability Related Transportation
General Minor Home Repair Programs
Senior Ride Programs
In Home Meal Preparation
Provides basic in-home assistance to low-income elders and adults with disabilities to help them continue living independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes.
Provides basic in-home assistance to low-income elders and adults with disabilities to help them continue living independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes.
Only local rides; no work-related transportation.
Volunteers can provide services such as:
- Local transportation for appointments and errands (no long distance)
- Yard work
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Snow shoveling
- Minor home repairs (door handle replacement, light bulb replacement, broken board on a ramp, or replacing an old step for example)
- Wheelchair ramps
- Wood provision
- Communication
Categories
Housekeeping Assistance
General Minor Home Repair Programs
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
General Yard Work
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
In Home Meal Preparation
Senior Ride Programs
Provides a range of services for elders, from companionship programs and volunteer services that help with day-to-day chores to relief for overburdened caregivers.
Provides a range of services for elders, from companionship programs and volunteer services that help with day-to-day chores to relief for overburdened caregivers. Catholic Charities provides both help and connection.
Volunteer Services: provides basic in-home assistance to low-income elders and adults with disabilities to help them continue living independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes. Only local rides; no work related transportation. Volunteers can provide services such as: local transportation for appointments and errands (no long distance), yard work, light housekeeping and laundry, snow shoveling, minor home repairs, wheelchair ramps (not an immediate service; if qualifications aren't met, might have to pay material out of pocket), and wood provision.
Senior Companion Program: serves one-on one with the frail elderly and other homebound persons who have difficulty completing everyday tasks. Provides companionship as they assist with grocery shopping, transportation to medical appointments, and other tasks. Volunteers are individuals over 55 years of age with a limited income, they receive a small stipend for an average of 15-20 hours of service per week.
Respite Adult Day Center in Yakima: gives frail or cognitively disabled adults the opportunity to make new friends and participate in a host of enjoyable activities in a safe and comfortable environment. A team of staff and volunteers are present to provide personalized support, encouragement and assistance to each participant. Provides some down-time to those who provide care to disabled individuals. The disabled individuals must have a memory loss situation (such as Alzheimer's, stroke, MS etc.) for the caregiver to be eligible for this program. This program works in conjunction with Aging and Long Term Care but is overseen by Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington.
Categories
Disability Related Transportation
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
General Minor Home Repair Programs
Housekeeping Assistance
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Senior Companion Program
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
General Yard Work
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
In Home Meal Preparation
Senior Ride Programs
Volunteer Chore Service (VCS) provides basic in-home assistance to low-income elders and adults with disabilities.
Provides basic in-home assistance to low-income elders and adults with disabilities to help them continue living independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes. Volunteers can provide valuable services such as: local transportation for appointments and errands, yard work, light housekeeping and laundry, snow shoveling, minor home repairs, wheelchair ramps, and wood provision.
Categories
General Yard Work
Senior Ride Programs
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
In Home Meal Preparation
Housekeeping Assistance
General Minor Home Repair Programs
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Assists seniors who need help with day-to-day chores, transportation, and companionship. Also offers an opportunity for seniors to use their their skills or gain new ones by volunteering doing projects that assist their local communities.
Assists seniors who need help with day-to-day chores, transportation, and companionship. Also offers an opportunity for seniors to use their their skills or gain new ones by volunteering doing projects that assist their local communities.
- Volunteer Chore Services: basic in-home assistance for low-income seniors and disabled adults of any age to help continue to live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes. Services may include local transportation for appointments and errands, yard work, light housekeeping and laundry, snow shoveling, minor home repairs, wheelchair ramps, and wood provision.
- Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP): provides a retired and senior volunteer program (RSVP) that is designed for seniors over the age of 55 who want to use their skills or gain new ones by volunteering doing projects that assist children with needed school supplies and toy drives, food collection and delivery, critical services to elderly, and filling the gaps for critical needs in local communities.
- Senior Companion Program: senior companions provide support to isolated elders and persons with disabilities by helping with companionship, grocery shopping, answering mail, and other daily tasks that are essential to maintaining independence. Senior companions may qualify for a small stipend and mileage reimbursement to offset their expenses while they help those most vulnerable.
Categories
Housekeeping Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
General Minor Home Repair Programs
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Senior Companion Program
Volunteer Training
In Home Meal Preparation
Senior Ride Programs
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
General Yard Work
RSVP Program