Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Of Clark County, Inc.

The Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Clark County is a non-profit, faith-based organization whose mission is to develop and maintain a coalition of congregations and organizations, with trained volunteers, who provide support, assistance, and referral to the older adults (60 yrs. & older) throughout Clark County, Wisconsin. Established in 1997 with a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers has grown to be a vital part of the Clark County community with continued funding from grants, fund raising events and donations by participating congregations, businesses, civic organizations, volunteers and collaborative partners.

The Interfaith program is dedicated to helping local congregations meet the special needs of older adults throughout Clark County whose needs may not be met by existing social agencies; for those who may not qualify for services; or who may not have family and friends nearby. Together we strive to improve the quality of life for those persons who might otherwise need to seek custodial care. Volunteer Coordinators from Clark County congregations and organizations recruit and facilitate volunteers from within their groups who then are trained to reach out to their own members and to older adult neighbors in and around their communities. The supportive services provided by the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers program enable our elderly neighbors to remain living in their own homes as long as possible with dignity, while maintaining a feeling of independence. Trained volunteers fill needs within their own congregations, as well as reach into their community. Our trained volunteers may provide services such as:
-Friendly Visiting* & Companionship
-Telephone Reassurance
-Local Transportation
-Shopping & Errand Service
-Short Term Respite for Family Caregivers
-Assistance with Paperwork
-Light Household Chores & Repairs
-Seasonal Yard Work