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Home Team Recruitment:  Volunteers Make a Difference!

In just an hour a week, Home Team volunteers provide in-home assistance enabling senior citizens to maintain independence in their own homes. Volunteers can choose to provide any of the following services:

  • Friendly visit, in-home, one to one, for socialization and support
  • Telephone visits
  • Run errands, pick up groceries for homebound
  • Transport to stores, medical appointments
  • Handle small handyman chores
  • Assist with occasional special needs such as food delivery

Who are our Volunteers?

People like you who:

  • Are interested in helping seniors
  • Are sensitive and reliable
  • Desire a flexible schedule
  • Are at least 18 years of age

Benefits to Volunteers

  • Personal satisfaction of helping others
  • Establishment of caring relationships
  • Opportunity to develop new skills
  • Management support and training
  • Information on aging issues
  • Interaction with other volunteers

Benefits to Clients

  • Allows them to maintain their independence at home
  • Enhances the quality of their lives
  • Establishes new friendships
  • Provides needed socialization, reducing loneliness

How to Volunteer

Contact the Home Team Program:

Phone: 410-887-4141
E-mail: cshaneybrook@baltimorecountymd.gov

Following the selection process you will be personally introduced to your client.

If you know of a Baltimore County resident, age 60+, who would benefit from receiving this service, contact Senior Information & Assistance at 410-887-2594.

Revised October 5, 2011

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