Volunteer Programs | Make a Difference | The Caregiving Years Training Academy

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Volunteer & Make a Difference

Have a heart for family caregivers? Whether you've been through caregiving yourself or simply want to support those who care, we have training programs that support you. After you complete our training, you can offer meaningful support—from mentoring to advocacy.

Affordable training programs ($29-$299) that prepare you to make an impact in your community, workplace, or faith community.

Volunteer Programs

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Certified Caregiving Mentor

Be a supportive friend and presence for family caregivers. Offer companionship, encouragement, and good conversation to those managing caregiving responsibilities.

Investment $29-$199
CEUs 15 CEUs
Training Hours 2 Hours
Format Hybrid (On-Demand & Live)

What You'll Do

  • Provide friendship and support to family caregivers
  • Be present during challenging caregiving moments
  • Offer good company and compassionate listening
  • Support caregivers in workplaces, faith communities, or online
  • Help caregivers feel less isolated and alone

Perfect If You

  • Want to volunteer without complex certifications
  • Care about supporting family caregivers
  • Have personal caregiving experience
  • Enjoy meaningful one-on-one connections
  • Want flexibility in how you volunteer
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Certified Caregiving Facilitator

Lead meaningful support groups for family caregivers. Create safe spaces where caregivers can connect, share experiences, and feel supported by others who understand their journey.

Investment $199
CEUs 7 CEUs
Training Hours 4 Hours
Format Hybrid (On-Demand & Live)

What You'll Do

  • Lead caregiving support groups with confidence
  • Facilitate meaningful group conversations
  • Help caregivers feel connected and supported
  • Create safe spaces for sharing and healing
  • Support groups in organizations, faith communities, or online

Perfect If You

  • Want to lead group support meetings
  • Enjoy facilitating meaningful conversations
  • Have experience supporting caregivers
  • Want structured training for group leadership
  • Want to build community connections
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Certified Grief Facilitator

Lead grief support groups for those navigating loss. Help people process grief after the death of a loved one with compassion, understanding, and evidence-based strategies.

Investment $299
CEUs 11 CEUs
Training Hours 4 Hours
Format Hybrid (On-Demand & Live)

What You'll Do

  • Lead grief support groups with expertise and care
  • Help people navigate loss and bereavement
  • Create safe spaces for grief processing
  • Offer evidence-based grief support strategies
  • Support groups in organizations, faith communities, or online

Perfect If You

  • Want to specialize in grief support
  • Have experience with loss and bereavement
  • Want comprehensive training in grief facilitation
  • Enjoy supporting people through difficult transitions
  • Want to make a difference in people's healing journey
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Certified Caregiving Advocate

Be the voice for family caregivers. Launch an effective movement for change that improves the caregiving experience for others. Learn from Denise's 30 years of advocacy experience.

Investment $47
CEUs 2 CEUs
Training Hours 2 Hours
Format On-Demand

What You'll Do

  • Determine your advocacy mission and focus
  • Set your course for creating meaningful change
  • Launch your caregiving advocacy movement
  • Learn from Denise's 30 years of advocacy experience
  • Get $50 off additional training programs after certification

Perfect If You

  • Had a difficult caregiving experience you want to change
  • Want to create systemic change for caregivers
  • Have a passion for advocacy and awareness
  • Want to launch your own caregiving movement
  • Want affordable, actionable training
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Why Volunteer to Support Family Caregivers?

Family caregivers often feel isolated, overwhelmed, and unsupported. By volunteering, you become a beacon of hope—offering presence, encouragement, and understanding that can transform a caregiver's experience.

Whether you're mentoring a caregiver through their journey or advocating for systemic change, your contributions matter. You'll join a community of professionals and volunteers dedicated to transforming how we support the millions of family caregivers.

Your volunteer role can become part of a deeper caregiving practice, earning CEUs for professional development while making a meaningful difference in your community.

Ready to Volunteer?

Start your volunteer journey today. Affordable training programs prepare you to make an impact with confidence and compassion.