Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice volunteers needed for Community Care team patients

We are looking for volunteers to impact the care we provide to the patients we serve in our Community Care Team Program. Volunteers will provide short-term assistance to patients in a variety of ways:

• Providing rides to doctor’s appointments, grocery store, food pantry, career center, and YMCA/YWCA

• Meeting with patients for companionship

• Practicing Computer Skills

• Teaching a new Hobby

“The CCT program helps clients connect with the agencies that can help. It is often a challenge to get a client to use the resources correctly but when you do see a client finally using a resource and making changes in their life it is rewarding.” ~Cindy Boyd, AHCH CCT Volunteer.

Special training will be provided for those wishing to volunteer for the program and will include:

• An overview of mental illnesses

• Trauma focused-care

• Positive ways to connect with others who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and fears

• How to deescalate fears

• And community-resources that are available to patients

Volunteers are asked to provide a one-year commitment of two to four hours per week. Volunteers must be comfortable working with high-risk individuals.

Although experience is not necessary, a background in a social services field or volunteer experience in this area can be greatly beneficial.

CCT Volunteer Training

Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 14

AHCH Lewiston Office

15 Strawberry Ave

To register or to learn more about the program, contact the Volunteer Office at 777-7740, ext. 1280