SMALL BREAKS
An hour's relief, right when it's needed most.
A volunteer sits with your loved one so you can step away — to rest, run an errand, or simply breathe.
How it works
1. Tell us what you need. Share where you are, when you'd like a break, and a little about the person you care for.
2. We match you with a volunteer. Every volunteer is screened and oriented before a first visit.
3. Take your break. Your volunteer stays for the agreed window: company, conversation, and a watchful eye.
Requirements
To be involved in this program, you must be located in the Bay Area, around the San Francisco and San Jose area. We can accommodate you as long as there is a volunteer in your area. These are the counties we can service:
-
Alameda County
-
Contra Costa County
-
Marin County
-
San Francisco County
-
San Mateo County
-
Santa Clara County
tESTIMONIALS
ED
Cupertino
"Great website with many great resources. Volunteers have helped me with many tasks and are very helpful and understanding when I need it most."
AB
San Mateo
"Nice website! Volunteers are great about reaching out, and have helped me with many errands as well as caring for the residents at my facility."
SM
San Jose
"I've used Small Breaks to help me find someone who could help me get groceries while I was caring for my family member ... It was extremely useful in a time I really needed it."
GR
Palo Alto
"The resources on this website are great. Small Breaks has given me extra help in tasks like running errands and taking care of my loved one and much more."