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5361 McAuley Drive PO Box 995 Ann Arbor, MI 48106 (734) 712-3625

"Building on the values of Catholic social teaching, Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County
responds to community needs, respects the dignity of all individuals and families in all 
their diversity, and works to improve their quality of life."

Links for Catholic Social Services Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers

   

The Interfaith Volunteer Caregiver program is an in-home respite support program for older adults and has been serving the Washtenaw County community since 1989.  Trained volunteers offer assistance to family members by providing companionship to the older adult for a short time (usually 2 - 4 hours per week) in order to provide regularly scheduled temporary relief.  There is no charge for this service.

 


       Respite (res'pit) - An interval of temporary relief or rest.

  • To reduce caregiver stress

  • To provide the caregiver with personal time

  • To provide companionship and socialization to older adults

  • To prevent premature institutionalization


  • Washtenaw County residents

  • Older adults who are at least 60 years of age

  • Older adults who do not require medical attention or toileting during the respite visit


  • Trained men and women who can give non-medical support to homebound individuals

  • Generous, caring people who share a responsibility for helping others

  • People with a genuine concern for older individuals

  • Neighbors helping neighbors


  • Older adults

  • Families, friends or neighbors

  • Congregations, community groups and organizations

  • Home health or social service agencies, hospitals, senior centers, and nursing homes

 

To request services or to become a volunteer:

Contact
 IVCP Program Coordinator
5361 McAuley Drive
P.O. Box 995
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 712-3625