Forest Lake Area In-Home Respite Volunteer

FamilyMeans is looking for volunteers willing to provide in-home respite to families in the Forest Lake area. In-home respite consists of going into caregivers homes weekly and providing nonmedical care to care receivers. This can consist of playing games, having conversations, doing other activities or just being there with the care receiver. Volunteers are asked to volunteer 3 hours a week. These times are flexible and can be done at whatever time works best for you and the family you are matched with. This can be done individually, as a family project, or as a small group.

Is this opportunity right for me

Current FamilyMeans in-home respite differ greatly in their personalities and why they chose this option. Here are some of the reasons why volunteers chose this option and continue volunteering.

o They appreciated flexible hours. There is no set time so volunteers can volunteer at times that fit their schedule.

o Some volunteers enjoy being one on one with people rather than being in a group setting.

o Some volunteers really like the social aspect of this opportunity. Since we carefully match volunteers and clients based on personalities and interests, to them it feels like spending 3 hours with a friend.

o Some volunteers like the gratification that comes with this opportunity. Volunteers get to see how the work they do benefits the caregiver.