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Lutheran Social Service Seeking Volunteers in Becker County

Jul 22, 2021 | 11:55 AM

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) – Lutheran Social Service is seeking volunteers in Becker County.

Volunteers are needed to offer breaks to family caregivers by spending a few hours each week with the individuals they are taking care of.

“There is a satisfaction that comes with volunteering,” says Tami Free. “It allows me to focus on something other than myself and gives me an appreciation for mankind in that we were created for community.”

Caregiver volunteers also offer older adults more opportunities to maintain social connections, an important aspect of healthy aging that can become difficult as people experience dementia or mobility limitations.

Volunteers earn a monthly living allowance ranging from $150 to $250 and can earn a $1,300 to $1,600 education grant annually, which they can use for tuition and student loans. Volunteers who meet hourly requirements over four years can earn a total of up to $18,400.

Those interested are encouraged to contact Lutheran Social Services Program Director Tara Giese at 866.787.9802 or visit lssmn.org/caregiver/volunteernow

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