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
People like you who: - Are interested in helping seniors
- Are sensitive and reliable
- Desire a flexible schedule
- Are at least 18 years of age
- 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
- Allows them to maintain their independence at home
- Enhances the quality of their lives
- Establishes new friendships
- Provides needed socialization, reducing loneliness
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 December 3, 2008 |
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