Mercy Care for the Adirondacks is responding to the emergent need to address in a holistic manner the health education, spiritual, and friendship needs of elders living in their own homes.  Mercy Care provides on a non-denominational basis the benefits of friendship, companionship, assistance, and spiritual care which is not or cannot be adequately provided by family or friends. Mercy Care friendship volunteers are caring people interested in enhancing the lives of the aging by serving the spiritual and companionship needs of elders.

Imagine the joy and comfort you, as a Mercy Care friendship volunteer, can bring to an elder neighbor’s life.

Mercy Care’s Role in the Volunteer Friendship Program

  • Recruits, trains and screens volunteers
  • Develops volunteer assignments
  • Matches volunteers with those in need
  • Tracks volunteer hours
  • Provides opportunities for friendship volunteers to network with others in Tri-Lakes communities and churches

  • Develops evaluation tools to measure effectiveness and make program improvements


Mercy Care Faith Community Nurses serve elders as:
  • Integrators of Spirituality and Health
  • Health Counselors
  • Health Educators
  • Liaisons to community agencies
  • Advocates for quality care