Caring for a loved one can be joyful and meaningful, but it can also be exhausting. The Tennessee Caregiver Coalition’s Group Respite Volunteer Program provides caregivers with an opportunity to rest, recharge, and connect with their community while their loved one enjoys a safe, engaging, and supportive environment.
Our monthly respite programs are made possible through caring volunteers who are paired 1:1 with participants for companionship, activities, and fun.
Volunteers are the heart of our respite programs. Whether you enjoy working with children or older adults, volunteering is a meaningful way to support caregivers in our community and build genuine connections.
No special experience is required, just compassion, patience, and a willingness to help.
Volunteers assist with:
Caregiving can be physically, emotionally, and socially demanding. Respite programs provide caregivers with time to rest, attend appointments, spend time with other family members, or simply breathe.
At the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition, we believe caregivers deserve support, connection, and care too.
