Big Canoe Wellness Collaborative

We are neighbors helping neighbors in providing wellness-related activities and services at no cost for eligible families and individuals throughout the community.

We offer unique programs, providing meals, rides, visits to the homebound and respite for caregivers, grief and memory loss support, blood drives, flu & other vaccines, educational programs, and general information/referrals for various wellness related concerns. Ours rides program, in particular, provides transportation to medical appointments and treatments, and pick up/delivery of mail and prepaid groceries, prescriptions and take-out food. Our volunteers are provided program training and serve at their convenience.

Website: bcwell.org

Contact Name: Linda Ricklef, Steering Committee Chair and Board Member

Phone: 706/268-3334

E-Mail: info@bcwell.org

Volunteer Activities

Prepare meals, provide rides, visit the homebound, plan health-related presentations, facilitate vaccine clinics and blood drives, and manage requests for service.

Time Commitment: Flexible

Frequency of need: Flexible

Level of Physical Activity: Mostly non-physical duties

Level of face to face interaction: Flexible

Open ONLY to Big Canoe residents/property owners: Yes