Good Samaritans

Good Samaritans

Services We Strive to Offer

Transportation
  • Drive to and from Mass.
  • Drive to and from doctor appointment.
  • Accompany into doctor’s office if requested.
  • MAY NOT ACCOMPANY INTO EXAMINING ROOM OR ASK THE MEDICAL STAFF ANY QUESTIONS!!!
Meals
  • Sign up on ‘Sign up genius’ (fill in official site)
  • Select a date that is convenient for you and family activities will not prevent delivering the meal.
  • MUST FOLLOW ALL ALLERGY SPECIFICATIONS!!!
  • Use disposable containers.
Companion Care
  • Visit with individuals for a short or requested time frame.
  • MAY NOT DISPENSE ANY MEDICATION!!!!
  • Possibly make a light meal for individual.
  • MAY NOT OFFER ADVISE!!!
  • MUST REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS OR UNSETTLING CONVERSATIONS TO FATHER JUAN!!!
Card Writing
  • Send appropriate cards.
  • Keep notes light and happy.
  • Offer prayers or condolences.
  • MAY NOT OFFER ADVISE!!!
  • MUST REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS OR UNSETTLING CONVERSATIONS TO FATHER JUAN!!!
Yard Work
  • Grass Season – Cutting the lawn, sweeping grass clippings.
  • Leaf Season – Raking of leaves, possibly mulching or bagging them up.
Light Housekeeping
  • Vacuuming carpet area or dry mopping wooden floors.
  • Light dusting of surfaces.
  • Sweeping and wet moping the kitchen floor.
  • Bathroom: wipe down counter, sanitizing toilet (using Lysol wipes).

How to Volunteer

Read the policy & procedures below then complete the volunteer link. Erika Forney will be back in touch with you.

Policies & Procedures for Volunteers

  • Go in pairs for yard work and housework.
  • Cannot give someone their medication.
  • You may not receive money.
  • Any minors who want to help can only help with their parent.
  • All volunteers need to complete VIRTUS training online as a volunteer with substantial contact with children and a driver’s check.  this is because there may be children in the home. The elderly population is also considered to be at risk.  The driver’s check is if you plan to assist with any driving to and from Mass or appointments.

If you’d like to Volunteer Complete this Online Form please.

How to request Good Samaritans