Opportunities From: New Hampshire's Volunteer Hub

Being independent is a matter of pride for many of our elderly and disabled individuals. Yet, the basic need of obtaining food can sometimes be difficult to attain. Volunteers can assist our elderly recipients by transporting them to the store, reading labels, reaching items or ensuring correct money transactions. In some instances, the volunteers may do the shopping for the individual because they are unable.  All volunteers must go through an application process that does require reference checks. For those considering taking a person to the store a driver's license and active vehicle insurance is required.

For years many of our elderly and disabled recipients have taken pride in maintaining their homes. Now, because of physical frailty or illnesses they cannot accomplish even the simplest tasks. Volunteers can help with items such as cleaning counter areas, vacuuming, dusting, and laundry. Many combine visiting with the person while doing their tasks. Caregivers seeks to help those who have difficulty.  All volunteers are asked to complete an application process that does involve reference checks. Knowledge of any disability that might affect ability to perform service would be helpful.

Think of hearing history from someone who has lived it! Many of our elderly recipients have lived through and been exposed to many experiences in their lives. Sharing these memories or other enjoyable activities is often the highlight of their day or sometimes even their week. Volunteers can offer a couple of hours a week reading, helping write cards, or playing cards or board games. All volunteers are asked to complete an application process that involves reference checks.

Getting to medical appointments is critical for the elderly and disabled. Offering your time, once a week, for a couple of hours can ensure that these critical appointments are covered. Rides occur weekdays only. Community Caregivers of Greater Derry assists the elderly and disabled maintain independence and quality of life in their homes.  Community Caregivers of Greater Derry has an application process, which includes reference checks. Volunteers will also be requested to supply a driver's license and active vehicle insurance.

Part of what we due at Caregivers is to help the elderly and disabled live safely in their homes. Sometimes that means helping with small projects like weatherization, changing light bulbs, etc...but sometimes they do not have the means to fix large problems such as plumbing work, rook work and electrical problems. We need handy volunteers that have a couple hours a month to assist us. Volunteers must be over the age of 21. You must list two personal reference and complete our orientation process. Tradesmen are encouraged to participate.

Our Loaner's Closet for Durable Medical Equipment repurposes donated equipment to those in need.  Often times the items that are donated need a little TLC before they can be cleaned, sanitize and sourced out again.

We need a couple handy guys to come in a couple times a month to help fix equipment.