If you’ve been a caregiver before, you know the challenges family caregivers can face. You can volunteer to offer guidance, empathy, and hope to fellow caregivers in our community. By sharing your experience, you’ll help others feel seen, heard, and a little less alone—and that connection can be meaningful for you, too.
As a volunteer, you can offer:
- Previous experience as a family caregiver to support others with compassion, patience, and understanding.
- A good understanding of family dynamics and strong interpersonal skills.
- One-on-one support through in-person meetups or friendly phone calls.
- Collaboration on strategies and practical solutions tailored to unique caregiving situations.
- Structure, encouragement, and shared wisdom for caregiver support groups by becoming a certified Dementia Friend or facilitator.
- Assistance in planning and executing special events for caregivers and their families.
- Program representation at community events and info sessions.
Location: Volunteers can do one-on-one support, small groups, or events in-person in their preferred city or town throughout northeast Massachusetts or remotely.
Commitment: Volunteers set their own schedule, usually volunteering weekly, biweekly, or monthly.
This program is made possible by Community Care Corps, a national program that funds and supports local volunteer initiatives to help older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers stay independent and maintain a high quality of life.
