Providing assistance to help those in need remain independent and connected to their communities.
Our Mission
To enable the elderly, people with disabilities, and families to maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life by complementing the care they are presently receiving and providing support to those without other arrangements.
What services do Volunteer Caregivers provide?
Our services can include--but aren't limited to--these examples. If the kind of help you're looking for isn't listed, call us--we can usually accommodate any reasonable request for assistance.
Friendly visiting
Share some time with a care receiver--conversation in person or by phone, going for walks, to the movies...
Time Away
In-home visits to care receivers so their caregivers can have a break
Transportation
Rides to shopping, church, banking, hair appointments...
Shopping and errands
Grocery or other stores, post office, pharmacy...
News on Disc
Audio recordings on CD of the Stevens Point Journal and Portage County Gazette
Assistance at home
Light housekeeping, meal preparation, yard work, paying bills, snow shoveling...
Minor home repair
Fixing a door knob, installing a hand rail, putting up a shower curtain…
Volunteers put their faith in action by helping to meet the needs of people in Portage County.
Ready to volunteer?
Know someone who might benefit from our services?
Call us!
Volunteer Caregivers of Portage County
1519 Water Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Voice 715-342-4084
Fax 715-346-1418
volunteercaregivers@co.portage.wi.us
To enable the elderly, people with disabilities, and families to maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life by complementing the care they are presently receiving and providing support to those without other arrangements.
What services do Volunteer Caregivers provide?
Our services can include--but aren't limited to--these examples. If the kind of help you're looking for isn't listed, call us--we can usually accommodate any reasonable request for assistance.
Friendly visiting
Share some time with a care receiver--conversation in person or by phone, going for walks, to the movies...
Time Away
In-home visits to care receivers so their caregivers can have a break
Transportation
Rides to shopping, church, banking, hair appointments...
Shopping and errands
Grocery or other stores, post office, pharmacy...
News on Disc
Audio recordings on CD of the Stevens Point Journal and Portage County Gazette
Assistance at home
Light housekeeping, meal preparation, yard work, paying bills, snow shoveling...
Minor home repair
Fixing a door knob, installing a hand rail, putting up a shower curtain…
Volunteers put their faith in action by helping to meet the needs of people in Portage County.
Ready to volunteer?
Know someone who might benefit from our services?
Call us!
Volunteer Caregivers of Portage County
1519 Water Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Voice 715-342-4084
Fax 715-346-1418
volunteercaregivers@co.portage.wi.us
How can WE help you?
Tell someone you know who might benefit from our services.
How can YOU help us?
Become a volunteer! One-time and ongoing requests for services are matched with volunteer preferences, interests, and schedules—opportunities range from twice a week to twice a year.
Give a tax-deductible donation to help provide quality care to people in need.
Consider including Volunteer Caregivers in your will. Your bequest can ensure services are available for years to come.
Tell someone you know who might benefit from our services.
How can YOU help us?
Become a volunteer! One-time and ongoing requests for services are matched with volunteer preferences, interests, and schedules—opportunities range from twice a week to twice a year.
Give a tax-deductible donation to help provide quality care to people in need.
Consider including Volunteer Caregivers in your will. Your bequest can ensure services are available for years to come.
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