Kendal is proud to announce its Co-Pilot Program Revival.
If you were a Kendal resident pre-COVID, you know about Co-Pilots. If you have more recently joined the community, here’s an introduction:
Co-Pilots was created by residents to offer a compassionate companion to those going otherwise alone to the Phelps Hospital emergency room. The Co-Pilots’ main function is to provide a comforting presence at a difficult moment.
A Co-Pilot is provided only to those who request one. Being a Co- Pilot involves a once or twice monthly commitment to be on call for a day or night shift. It’s worth noting that calls have averaged about 20 per year since Co-Pilots began in 2008, therefore many volunteers never get called.
We are putting together a schedule and expect to go live on June 1. Please join us in this vital service that allows our community to support each other in a very important way, day and night.
No doubt you have questions, or you may be ready to sign up. A fact sheet is forthcoming, and feel free to call one of the Co-Pilot’s coordinators:
Gretchen Engler, Overall Coordinator
Jane Hart, Night Coordinator (8 pm-8 am)
Lillian Hess, Day Coordinator (8 am-8 pm)