Description:

Trained Americorps members offer companionship and comfort to individuals who for medical or safety reasons may not wish to remain home alone and in need of social interaction. Caregiver and families caring for those with disabilities, chronic or terminal illness, or the elderly need time off to relax or take care of other responsibilities. Respite provides the caregiver with the break they need. This service is free to families, we serve Miami Dade and Broward. Our program offers in some cases sometimes more than 8 hours companion services to families . The service is based on availability of a volunteer in the area.

As an Americorps member with Easterseals, you will serve providing in home respite to a veteran. You will be helping family members caring for a veteran who is disabled or chronically ill. Americorps is an opportunity to make a difference, its a one year commitment to national service that will challenge you to put your skills ideals to work.

currently enrolling new members.

Benefits for Americorps members:
* An educational award of $1718.25 upon completion of one - year and a modest monthly living allowance of $210 when registered for 450 hours
* An educational award of $3178 upon completion of one - year and a modest monthly living allowance of $420 when registered for 900 hours

General Information

Hours:

9:00am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri

Intake Process:

Call or email for referrals

Background screening

Program Fees:

Free

Languages:

English, Spanish

Eligibility:

Anyone with disabilities, seniors, veterans, and caregivers live, with disabilities, chronic or terminal illness, or the elderly

Reside in Miami-Dade or Broward County

Is Shelter?

No

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Date of Official Change:

February 20, 2025

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

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