DEFINITION OF HEART from the Book “HEART”
HEART: It may be hard to define, but we all know it when we see it. Shakespeare called it the glorious intangible. Heart is the will to do and the soul to dare. It’s two parts caring, and three parts passion. It’s people who give more than they take. Heart has no particular age, gender or color, accepts no boundaries, offers no excuses, overcomes all odds, and comes through smiling.
Provide in-home relief time for a family member caring for an aged relative who cannot be left alone. (Care of the aged relative is companion care, not medical or personal care.)
Qualifications:
Good visiting and conversational skills.
Friendly and caring concern for the elderly.
Trustworthy.
Supportive of agency goals and services.
Supervisor
HOV Executive Director
Time
According to Volunteer's schedule
Ideal For
A good placement for those who enjoy one-to-one contact. The volunteer gains satisfaction in providing a much needed service for caregivers that helps deter stress and elder abuse. The volunteer also gains first-hand experience in dealing with the elderly.
