Maui Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers - Na Hoaloha is a nonprofit organization that provides services and assistance to the homebound elderly and disabled on the island of Maui. It is our goal to provide help and companionship to citizens that are often lonely, hungry, and struggling to make ends meet. We have the power to change lives and help others. "These volunteers are friends to the people they serve and provide a support network much like an extended family." stated a Board member.

Description:
Consumers are provided various services from volunteer caregivers, including 1) friendly visits, 2) telephone reassurance, and 3) respite care for caregivers. Caregiver services include a) reading/letter writing, b) shopping and errands, c) transportation and escort to medical appointments and religious services, d) light kitchen work, e) yard work, f) minor home repairs, and various other chores to meet consumer needs.

History:
Maui Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers - Na Hoaloha has been in existence since 1996 and won the Kilohana Governor's award in 2001 for outstanding volunteerism. MIVC - Na Hoaloha works with faith communities, community members, and businesses to network and recruit more volunteers. Through the years, MIVC - Na Hoaloha has helped thousands of elderly and disabled.

Contact people:

Leeza Tbd, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Carolyn Roback, Administrative Assistant, (phone), (email) Rob Leigh-Clark, Operations Manager - Special Projects Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (808) 249-2547

Address:

2140A Main Street Wailuku, HI 96793 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.mivc.org

Directions:

Our offices are located at the Good Shephard Church, which is directly behind the Wailuku McDonalds on Main St. This is across the street from the Courthouse. Volunteers normally go directly to the clients house to provide services.

Overall Experience   
The best medicine I had in years

I had a problem sorting paperwork and because I have MS my stress levels were affecting my health. Then MIVC came to my rescue in a most unusual way. They paired me up with a 16 year old girl and she became my treasure. She listened to what I needed, was always on time, and recommended some better ideas than I had for organizing. I came to think of her as a friend and certainly as one of Maui's outstanding youth! It is wonderful to know that people like this exist. I know her life will be full of wonderful experiences and that many people will benefit from her caring nature. Anna, you'r the greatest! posted by maui friend on July 26, 2007