CareBreak at The Watson Institute

CareBreak is a gift of time and energy given for a few hours a week by a committed volunteer to a family caring for a child with special needs. CareBreak provides an opportunity for children and mentors to become close through fulfilling, one-on-one experiences, while allowing the family to regroup. Typically, CareBreak is provided in the family's home.

Description

• Type:

  One-to-One

• Ages Served:

  8 to 10
  11 to 14
  7 and Under

• Youth Served:

  Youth with disabilities

• Where Matches Meet:

  Community

Volunteer Requirements

• Minimum commitment length:

  6 months

• Mentor Description:

  CareBreak volunteers are caring, compassionate people from all walks of life who enjoy children and want to make a difference in the lives of others. They understand that supporting a family in need is one of the most powerful ways to improve the quality of lives in their community.By giving time, volunteers become close with the entire family and form long-lasting relationships. By choosing to volunteer, these individuals have made a commitment to the child and the family---often being the first unpaid person in the childs life.

• Accepting Male Volunteers:

  Yes

• Accepting Female Volunteers:

  Yes

Location

• City, State, Zip:

  Sewickley, Pennsylvania, 15143

• Other Zip Codes:

  15003, 15090, 15212, 15217, 15214, 15143, 16066

Learn More

• Website:

  www.thewatsoninstitute.org

• Contact Person:

  Martie Allen

   

  Volunteer coordinator

• Phone Number:

  412-749-2862