Volunteers are the heart of Respite Care Charleston. By sharing your time, talents and skills, you can bring comfort, laughter, and companionship to those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Respite Care Charleston is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families living with memory loss. Our half-day memory care programs provide engaging activities for participants while giving caregivers much-needed time to recharge.
When you volunteer, you help create joyful moments that improve quality of life, not just for the people in our programs, but for their loved one, too. You’ll build relationships, share laughs, and leave each day knowing you made a difference.
“I would totally volunteer here again!! The activities set for the event helped create great conversations and spurred an atmosphere of laughter and fun!”
“My experience was wonderful, the staff was great and I loved the way they treat (program members). It was a pleasure to assist and serve them.”
“What I gained was: those with dementia are certainly people just like you and me who just have memory issues. They still can have much joy in the moment, they carry more of the wonderful spirit of childlike play (which is greatly underrated for us ‘adults’), they still love people who ‘see’ them.”
As a volunteer, you’ll work alongside our trained staff to engage program participants in meaningful, fun activities such as:
Depending on your interests, you may also:
No medical background or experience is required. All you need is patience, kindness, and a willingness to connect. Our programs are always staffed by trained professionals, so you’ll never be on your own.
Volunteer commitment:
Ready to share your time and heart? Volunteering with Respite Care Charleston is a meaningful way to support local families living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Not sure if volunteering is the right fit? You can also support RCC by donating, attending events, or spreading the word about our programs.