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Frequently
Asked Questions
Here
are some answers to questions people often ask about Community Caregivers. Click
on the question and you will be directed to the question and the answer.
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What areas do you serve?
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Is there a fee for your services?
Q.
I'm
going to need a ride to a doctor's appointment, how far ahead of time do I need
to call?
Q.
I
live out of the area but my father still lives in Delmar. He’s pretty
independent, but there are times when he needs some assistance. Can Community
Caregivers help?
Q.
I’d
like to help but I’m retired and I travel frequently. Can I still
volunteer?
Q.
How
often will I be asked to provide services?
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I
don’t drive but I’d love to help. Is there anything else I can do?
Q.
What
are the Caregivers Kids & Families and what do they do?
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Is there a
video about your organization? Yes, click here for details on how to get a copy.
Q.
I have a question that is not covered above, how do I get an answer? (Click here
and you can type in and send your question to the Caregivers Office for reply)
Q.
What areas do you Serve?
A. Our service area is bounded
roughly by I-90 on the north, Duanesburg on the west, the Albany city line
on the east, and Route 443 on the south. To see a map of the Service Area, click
here.
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Q.
Is
there a fee for your services?
A.
No, there is no fee for CC services. We
are funded entirely by donations,
gifts, and grants.
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Q.
I’m
going to need a ride to a doctor’s appointment, how far ahead of time do I
have
to call?
A.
You can call as far in advance as
you’d like to. As a matter of fact, the more notice you can give us, the
better. A volunteer may not be assigned until a few days before, but a volunteer
will be assigned. Because
scheduling can be difficult, we need a minimum of five days notice whenever
possible.
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Q.
I
live out of the area but my father still lives in Delmar. He’s pretty
independent, but there are times when he needs some assistance. Can Community
Caregivers help?
A.
We sure can. We provide lots of services
on an “as-needed” basis. You can have your father get in touch with us and
someone from Caregivers will visit him to explain how things work. Or, contact
us the next time you’re planning to come to the Albany area and we can
schedule a meeting . Our phone number is 456-2898 and our email is info@communitycaregivers.org.
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I’d
like to help but I’m retired and I travel frequently. Can I still
volunteer?
A.
Absolutely! Community Caregivers is a really
great organization to join when you’re retired — or if you’re a busy
parent who would like to “give something back,” even if it’s just an hour
or two a month. We have over 450 volunteers
so there’s always someone who can fill in for you when you’re
gone.
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Q.
How
often will I be asked to provide services?
A.
That’s difficult to answer precisely. How
often you’ll be asked will depend on how often you’d like to volunteer,
what kind of services you’d like to provide, and what our needs are.
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Q.
I
don’t drive but I’d love to help. Is there anything else I can do?
A.
Absolutely! We need all sorts of help.
Some of our volunteers specialize in helping with our mailing. Some volunteer in
the office. Some offer telephone assurance to shut-ins. And our committees are
always in need of more help. Call us at 456-2898 or send an email to info@communitycaregivers.org
and let us know what you’re good at and we’ll most likely be able to
find you a spot.
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Q.
What
are the Caregivers Kids & Families and what do they do?
A.
Caregivers
Kids & Families — or
CK — is the youth
division of Community Caregivers. The kids range in age from elementary school
through high school. CK activities cover an equally wide range. In the past
year, CKers have shoveled snow, helped with yard work and seasonal home and
garden cleanup, volunteered at the food bank, provided computer assistance,
enjoyed an afternoon of entertainment at senior citizen housing, and
participated in various other group activities. A program is in the works that
would pair CK volunteers and their families with elderly Caregiver clients who
would like company and assistance.
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Page Updated on
08/06/2008
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