Introduction

Care Team Ministry
Replication Education Module

Background on Care Team
   Concept Development
History of Care Team Ministry
Definitions
Description and Parameters
Where Can Care Team Ministry
    Be Established?
How Do Teams Work?
Why Only 1-2 Hours?
Referrals
Calling Volunteers
Risk Management/Background
    Checks
Training
Care Team Established
Support of Volunteers
Ongoing Reporting
Cycle of Care Teams
Lessons Learned
Forming a Care Team Ministry -
    How to Get Started
Orientation for Organizations:
    Step 1, 2, 3
Media Information
Research & Resources
Conclusion and Sending Forth
Care Team Ministry Forms

Care Team Ministry
Volunteer Guidebook

Media Information

Write an Article or Announcement to be placed in your church bulletin, organizational newsletter, or other regular communication that is sent to seniors/caregivers.

Create a Sample Press Release - to inform your local paper or other organizations

Include a write-up or link on the church/organizational web site - the article, press release, or brochure can be placed on the web site, with links to other sites

Create a Brochure - to inform potential Caregivers, Care Receivers, or volunteers about the Care Team Ministry program

Lead-ins that can be used in marketing materials:

“Are you a caregiver for a family member? Would you like some relief…some respite? The (name of faith community) Care Team Ministry can help you. Call…”

“Do you know someone who is a family caregiver and needs respite? The (name of faith community) Care Team Ministry would like to help. See…”

“ ‘I’m getting more out of this relationship than I’m giving!’ exclaims a Care Team volunteer. Want to know more about being a volunteer for (name of faith community) Care Team Ministry? See…”

“A Care Team volunteer does what a friend would do for a friend.” Be a friend. Be a Care Team volunteer. Find out more about the (name of faith community) Care Team Ministry. Call…”

“You have what it takes. Just one or two hours once a month as a (name of faith community) Care Team volunteer will help a friend or fellow member. See…”

“Volunteering keeps you sharp in body, mind and spirit,” says an AARP official. Be healthy. Be a volunteer for (name of faith community) Care Team Ministry. Call…”