Volunteer Application

 

 

 

Program Manager, Jennifer Barbour
618-537-2636
 
Email:  vic@chcsinc.org


 

Who we are 

Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers Faith in Action® is part of Christian HomeCare Services, Inc.  (CHCS, Inc).  CHCS, Inc. is a 501 (c ) (3) nonprofit offering faith-based, quality, compassionate, support services  by providing non-medical in-home care, transportation, and information and referral to individuals 60+ to allow these seniors to remain independent in their own homes. Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers is a volunteer-based ecumenical program which works with seniors with the Metro-East area to maintain their independence in their own homes.

 

Our story

Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers provides services to seniors in the following towns:  Lebanon, Mascoutah, Belleville, Shiloh, O’Fallon, Fairview Heights, Swansea, Trenton, Alhambra, Freeburg, New Baden, New Athens, Cahokia, and Dupo. 

 

Services we offer 

  •         Transportation to medical appointments-INCLUDING TO ST, LOUIS MO

  •         Shopping for groceries

  •         Pharmacy to pick up medications

  •         Other basic life errands (bank, hair dresser, etc.)

  •         Provides companionship through phone reassurance calls

 

Requests for transportation must be made 3-7 days prior to your appointment!!!  There is no charge for these services but donations are greatly appreciated!!

 

Volunteers needed 

Volunteer drivers and office volunteers are needed to keep up with the sharp increase in seniors needing transportation.  Volunteer hours are based on your needs and availability.  If interested in being the extra support needed from our community seniors please call 618-537-9590 or complete a volunteer application and mail it to the address listed above. Volunteers will undergo a criminal background check, driver record check, and a brief orientation.  In addition, volunteers must provide a copy of their auto liability insurance.

  
 


Helping others adapt to their changing needs.
                         

Our assisted transportation program, Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers, is a volunteer based program affiliated with the national Faith In Action program.  This program provides transportation to medical appointments, pharmacies, grocery stores, church, and volunteer opportunities to support our senior’s independence.  Our volunteers go-through the door at these appointments and assist with completing forms and provide reassurance and advocacy for each individual.    This donation based program’s number of transportation trips has increased from 3191 in 2003 to 4808 in 2005.  Our volunteers provided 6277 hours of service to our seniors and drove 48, 700 miles in 2005. 



 

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