Caregiver Volunteers is a God send for seniors who need groceries

Caregiver Volunteers is a God send for Seniors who need access to Groceries.

(Toms River, August 25, 2020) Peggy C., 81, of Toms River relies on Olivia, 26 of Manchester for her grocery shopping. “Olivia doesn’t understand the impact she has made in my life. I can count on her, she doesn’t rush out, she talks with me. I can only describe her as a God send.” says Peggy. Olivia is one of the 100s of volunteers in Ocean County who has decided to provide this vital service to a senior in her community. While the State slowly begins to reopen, grocery shopping still remains as much of a necessity as it was during the height of the CoVID19 pandemic. For many homebound seniors getting groceries safely is still a concern.

Caregiver Volunteers is actively seeking people willing to volunteer to grocery shop for the homebound elderly in their neighborhood. With new guidelines that go beyond CDC recommendations, safety is the number one priority. Caregiver Volunteers is looking to recruit 100 volunteers in the Toms River, Manchester, Whiting area to help with contactless grocery delivery and provide transport to medical appointments. The spiraling effects of the current public health crisis has put tremendous strain on the supportive networks of the homebound. They continue to need help.

“With everything going on, I just wanted to help. I had been thinking about volunteering for awhile but things just seemed to get in the way. But knowing there are amazing people, like Peggy, that need help. I knew it just couldn’t wait any longer.” Olivia continued “I am so glad I had the chance to meet and help Peggy. I look forward to it every week.”

It has never been easier to sign up and train as a volunteer. The entire process has gone virtual. All opportunities are flexible and can fit into any schedule. For more information or to sign up for the next 30 minute training visit https://caregivervolunteers.org/volunteer/become-a-caregiver-volunteer/ or call the office at 732-505-2273.

ABOUT CAREGIVER VOLUNTEERS OF CENTRAL JERSEY (CVCJ)

CVCJ provides vital assistance to seniors, the elderly disabled, veterans, individuals with dementia, and caregivers of loved ones with chronic illness to allow them to remain independent in their own homes. All services are free of charge and delivered by 1,200 volunteers to over 2,500 Ocean and Monmouth County residents over the age of 60, who no longer drive. Volunteers provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, reassuring phone calls, friendly visits, and relief for family caregivers. To learn more about CVCJ, visit www.caregivervolunteers.org, Facebook @caregivervolunteers, or call 732-505-2273.