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Caregiver Mentor Program

Being a caregiving for a loved one can be rewarding – but it can also feel overwhelming and stressful at times. You don’t have to go through it alone. Connect one-on-one with a compassionate caregiver who truly understands what you’re going through.

​​CaringMatters' new Caregiver Mentor Program matches experienced caregivers (mentors) with current caregivers (mentees) for one-on-one emotional and practical support. Each mentor and mentee will be carefully screened and matched through one-to-one interviews to assess the mentee’s needs and choose the most appropriate mentor based on experience and personality.

 

Matches will occur in 3-month cohorts (Jan-March, April-June, July-Sept, Oct-Dec) and the mentor and mentee will meet 6–8 sessions a 3-month period (weekly or biweekly, depending on mutual availability).

 

Mentors and mentees can meet in-person, virtually, or by phone. Through this free program, you’ll connect with someone who’s been there who can offer understanding, encouragement, and practical tips to help you feel more confident and less alone on your caregiving journey.

 

CaringMatters is looking for both caregivers interested in being matched with a mentor and former caregivers interested in serving as mentors

 

Volunteer Caregiver Mentor Responsibilities:

  • Must have experience as a caregive.

  • Is no longer actively providing care or provided care for 2+ years and feels ready to serve as a mentor

  • Is comfortable with basic technology (Zoom, FaceTime, email, calls)

  • Will commit to the following:

  • Six months of mentorship (2 cohorts, not necessarily consecutively)

  • Six to 8 sessions with mentee

  • Attend Caregiver Mentor Volunteer Training

  • Report volunteer hours after each session

 

Caregiver Mentee Responsibilities:

  • Must be a current caregiver

  • Complete comprehensive assessment intake with Program Director

  • Work with mentor to schedule a mutually agreeable time to meet and notify mentor if the schedule must be changed

  • Be comfortable with basic technology (Zoom, FaceTime, email, calls)

  • Agree to 6-8 sessions with the mentor

  • Complete program evaluation to provide feedback

 

To learn more about CaringMatters’ Caregiver Mentor program or to participate, please contact Amy Fier, Senior Director of Patient and Caregiver Services, at amyf@caringmatters.org or call 301-869-4673 ext. 117. 

 Information and registration, contact

Amy Fier

301-869-4673, ext. 117 or amyf@caringmatters.org

CaringMatters

518 S. Frederick Ave.

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

301-869-HOPE (4673)
301-990-4909 (fax)

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CaringMatters is a 501(c)(3) non-profi­t organization registered with the State of Maryland, and our EIN is 52-1591455. A copy of our current ­financial statement is available by contacting CaringMatters, Inc. at 518 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 or at 301-869-4673. Documents and information submitted to the State of Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are available from the Office of the Secretary.

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