Tamarisk, a non profit volunteer organization, attends to the non medical needs of people and their families faced with the end stages of a life-threatening illness. Tamarisk volunteers provide regularly scheduled breaks for caregivers within the family.For approximately 2-4 hours a week Tamarisk volunteers assure the safety and well being of the patient while the family caregiver is occupied or away. During home visits, Tamarisk volunteers play cards or games, share a movie together, read a book, listen and provide a presence to their companion. They might prepare a light meal, run errands or bring their companion to a medical appointment. The companions day to day needs form the agenda of the visit.
