Partners in Caring
Partners in Caring (PIC) is a joint partnership between Stanford Hospital and Avenidas that provides a supportive and caring connection with the local community. Partners in Caring seeks to strengthen and expand community, family, and congregational support by recruiting, training, and matching volunteers with homebound individuals. The program connects people in need with people who care. Volunteers usually provide one or more of the following:
- Friendly visiting
- Transportation to doctors’ appointments, grocery shopping, and other errands
- Assistance with meal preparation
- Telephone reassurance
- Light housework
How does PIC help?
Partners in Caring provides carefully screened volunteer caregivers to assist individuals seeking to maintain their independence and continue living in their own homes by recruiting, training, and carefully matching volunteers who provide practical support and assistance to homebound seniors. The program also links family caregivers with community resources and support services.
What do volunteer caregivers do?
- Use caregiving skills learned during training and ongoing education programs given by the Partners In Caring Program.
- Form a one-on-one, long-term relationship with the person they serve. There are also short-term opportunities and caregiving experiences.
Who might benefit from PIC volunteers?
- People with chronic illnesses or disabilities
- People with regularly scheduled treatments
- People without family in the area
- People recovering from injury or surgery
- Frail, older adult
To receive assistance, become a volunteer, or for more information, please contact:
Partners in Caring or call (650) 725-4137