Services

The Center for Volunteer Caregiving is a private, nonprofit, faith-based organization, formed in 1992.  Our mission is to provide volunteer support to help Wake County seniors, family caregivers, and adults with disabilities maintain independence, dignity and quality of life.

There are no fees for service.

Our greatest number of requests are for weekday medical transportation, respite and housekeeping.

Transportation

Volunteers drive a care receiver to the doctor, grocery, church, and other places. In many areas of Wake County, public transportation is not consistently available. Even where it is available, it often is too difficult for elders to withstand or maneuver.Read more about this service »

Respite Care

Respite care volunteers offer temporary relief for family caregivers by serving as a companion to care receivers who have a physical disability or dementia. Family members often dedicate all of their energy to meeting the needs of a loved one while postponing their own needs, which can jeopardize their own physical health and emotional well-being.  Volunteers serve the same care receiver, usually 2-3 hours a week to develop a relationship.  Read more about this service »

Alzheimer's Care Workshops

The training provides education about Alzheimer's disease as compared to normal aging, teaches skills in improving communication and providing meaningful interaction with a person with memory impairment. Special emphasis is placed on capitalizing on the strengths of the person with memory impairment to promote quality care. The workshop is open to people interested in becoming respite care volunteers, as well as family caregivers caring for someone with memory impairment.

Friendly Visiting or Telephone Assurance

The Center matches a volunteer and care receiver who have similar interests. The volunteer calls or visits with the care receiver every week to discuss their hobbies, work, and to just talk about life.

Occasional Meal Preparation

Volunteers prepare occasional meals for the care receiver as a supportive gesture during a time of need. Occasional meals are not meant to be a daily nutrition program.

Light Housekeeping

Some of our volunteers perform light housekeeping duties, such as vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes, or changing linens.   Some volunteers work independently and others prefer to work as a team. Volunteers who provide this service always provide more than a clean home.

Yard Work and Minor Home Repairs

Volunteers provide seasonal help with yard work, such as raking leaves or mowing grass, or trimming shrubbery.

Typical minor home repairs include services that help a care receiver remain safely in their homes, such as adding grab bars, handrails, or smoke detectors.  These services do not require the skills of a professional.