Interfaith Community Care Volunteers

Interfaith Community Care volunteers perform many of the services available to clients. Interfaith depends greatly upon the time and talents of these deeply dedicated individuals who believe in the Interfaith Community Care mission of helping individuals remain living independently in their own homes. Volunteers grocery shop, work in day centers, provide transportation to visually and physically impaired individuals, make minor repairs to client's homes, help with mailings and other business operations. Opportunities are also available for students to gain extra credit work and experience for Social Work and Intake Social Work.

Interfaith is always looking for friendly people to help our clients. There are so many opportunities…we have one that is just right for you! Below is a list of volunteer opportunities with Interfaith Community Care. If you are interested, Click Here to download a Volunteer application.

For more information, contact JR Reese or Joyce Taucher at (623) 584-4999.

Adult Day Centers

Program Assistant

Provide general assistance and care to the participants. May have specific duties in carrying out program activities such as leading physical exercise, reading, arts and crafts and more. Assist participants with specific tasks such as feeding, personal care and toileting.

Activity Leader

Assist the staff with planning and implementing specific program activities for Day Center participants. Examples of activities include arts and crafts, games, trivia, musical or other entertainment and much more.

Health Screening

Provide weekly or monthly blood pressure checks. Assist with special health screenings for participants and community members. Must be trained and have experience in taking blood pressure measurements.

Kitchen Assistant

Help prepare, serve and clean up during snack times and lunch time. For lunch, a hot meal is catered in and served (no cooking required). Assist with preparation and serving of special or restricted diets. Ensure that proper food storage/handling techniques are followed. A food handler’s certificate from the state of Arizona is required. Contact the Director of Volunteers for more information on obtaining this certification.

Nurse (unlicensed)

Provide support and assistance to the licensed nurse with daily nursing services provided to the individuals at the day center. Must have qualified experience as a LPN or RN.

Program Buddy

Provide companionship and supervision to participants on a one to one basis. Provide encouragement to enhance their participation in program activities. Act as a friend and advocate for specific individuals.

Student Interns

Internships are available for students enrolled in an accredited college or university program. Opportunities include Activity Leader and Student Nurse Internships. Interns must meet regularly with staff regarding the status of their goals and objectives.

Bus Driver Assistant

Provide assistance and support to the Bus Driver (staff). Accompany the driver and provide help in the event of an emergency. Help to keep participants seated with seatbelts fastened. Assist participants off and on the bus/van. No driving required/allowed.

Nurse (licensed)

Assist the staff nurse. Provide daily nursing care/services to participants, serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team for care plans. Must be licensed a licensed RN in the state of Arizona and have/obtain current CPR and First Aid certification.

Business Operations

Office Assistant

Maintain participant files, organize monthly statements, complete attendance records, type index cards and more. Basic office skills and attention to detail are required. Also on an on-call basis, provide extra support for mailings (folding, labeling, stuffing and addressing envelopes).

Care Management

Service Coordinator

Provide in home assessment, prepares and carries out care plan and provides follow up care/services to enable participants to remain in their own home for as long as possible. Requires at least one year experience as an Interfaith Services case aide. Sensitivity, communication, interviewing and assessment skills, patience and persistence are also required. Must complete an in-depth orientation and training process prior to beginning this assignment.

Student Intern/Social Work

Assist staff with direct service to participants. Develop concepts and materials to enhance direct services provided by the agency. Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the social work or counseling fields. Requires a minimum of seven hours per week under staff supervision.

Case Aide/Assistant

Work closely with Care Manager (staff) to provide participants with direct service in implementing supportive services as indicated in the individual’s care plan. Provide the Care Manager with ongoing progress reports. Act as the participants advocate in obtaining needed services.

Home Care Assistance

Field Support Nurse

Provide support and assistance to the Home Care Assistance Department. Duties may include patient assessments, care plans, staff training and support and quality assurance. Requires a current RN license or documented RN experience.

Office Assistant

Provide general office assistance and support to the HCA department. Duties may include compiling reports, telephone calls, filing and more. Requires attention to detail and basic office skills

Training Assistant

Assist with the development and implementation of staff training such as CPR/First Aid or Universal Precautions. Must have documented experience as a RN or LPN.

Home Services

Errands

Provide assistance on an on-call basis to homebound individuals by picking up prescriptions, groceries or running other miscellaneous errands.

Friendly Visitor

Help to combat loneliness by spending some time each week with an elderly person. Friendly visitors can read and write mail, play games, share a meal, take people shopping or just visit in the person’s home. Friendly Visitors also serve a dual purpose by providing some relief time for the caregiver.

Grocery Shopping/ Delivery

Help a homebound or physically impaired individual maintain their independence by shopping and delivering groceries on an ongoing basis.

Handyman/Home Repair

Provide minor home repair and maintenance work for someone who can’t do it themselves. Tasks may include changing furnace filters and light bulbs, installing handrails in bathrooms or other minor jobs as requested.

Office Assistant

Assist Home Services Coordinators (staff) or designee with processing and coordinating grocery shopping services. Tasks may include picking up and organizing shopping lists, phone calls and other general office tasks.

Phone Pals

Provide periodic (daily or weekly) telephone calls to homebound and socially isolated individuals. Build a relationship and get to know a person over the phone.

Respite

Provide an occasional sitting service to impaired adults so that the caregiver can take a break, run errands or attend to other personal/family matters.

Transportation

Help a senior maintain their independence and dignity by taking them to and from medical, dental and other appointments on an on-call basis. On occasion, people need to go outside the Northwest Valley area.

Computer technician

Help seniors with computer questions, along with other technical small electronics enhancements, assisting with the installation i.e. CD, DVD, computer, printer, etc.

Business Affairs

Teach people who may be widows/widowers how to handle basic business affairs, such as balancing checkbooks and completing insurance forms. Answer other questions regarding business affairs.

Receptionist

Greet visitors to the Day Center, answer telephones, take messages and provide other clerical support to the Day Center staff.

Junior and Family Volunteers

Junior and Family Volunteers

There are a variety of ways that Junior (ages 13-18) and Family volunteers can make a difference at Interfaith Community Care.

Families can:	Youth can:
grocery shop	volunteer in the Day Centers
friendly visit	assist with special events
provide transportation	assist with the grocery program
volunteer in the Day Centers	do some office assistant tasks
provide respite	write letters/cards to individuals
provide home repair services	be a phone pal
assist with special events
write letters/cards to homebound individuals

Marketing

Special Events

Provide support for community relation events. Examples of events may include health fairs, mission fairs, craft shows, other speaking engagements, as well as the Day of Prayer Luncheon, Thanksgiving Meal, and more. Assist with planning and implementing activities prior to, and during events. Ability and willingness to understand and share the mission of Interfaith with people is required.