If you are a former Family Caregiver who has taken care of an ill, frail or elderly loved one the Caregiver Support Network of VNA Community Healthcare needs you!
Do you wish you knew then what you know now? Are you willing to share the wisdom of what you learned while taking care of a family member with someone who is currently doing the same?
Whether you have a gift for listening with empathy and understanding or prefer to offer support from behind the scenes, there are many rewarding ways to help support and empower a current family caregiver and ease their journey. Please call Coordinator of the program, former Family Caregiver Jo Ann Begley for more information at 203.458.5950.
Past experience as a Family Caregiver is required. It is also strongly recommended that volunteers be free from personal caregiving responsibilities for a minimum of a year before commiting to volunteer with the Family Caregiver Support Network of VNA Community Healthcare. A valid CT drver's license is also necessary for most positions. The interview process starts with a phone screening, followed by an on site interview. A 2 hour orientation is then scheduled. Orientations are conveniently held in Guilford, or Hamden. Ongoing support and additional training and in-services are provided.