Introduction

Care Team Ministry
Replication Education Module

Care Team Ministry
Volunteer Guidebook

Welcome
What are Care Teams?
Terms Used
What are the benefits of
    Care Team Ministry?
Care Team Volunteers
    are Valued
Volunteer Activities
What Volunteers Say
Guidelines for Care Team
   Volunteers
Understanding and Knowing
Gift of Listening
Setting Boundaries
Tips for Volunteers
F.Y.I. for Volunteers
Emergency Warning Signs:
    When to Call 9-1-1
Guidelines for Lay Team
    Leaders/Coordinators
Guidelines for Care Team
   Meetings
Risk Management -
    Vulnerable Adult Act of 1995
Facts on Elder Abuse
Why Faith-based Groups
    Are Vulnerable
Sending Forth Volunteers

F.Y.I. for Volunteers...

Guidelines for dealing with an urgent situation. i.e. Care Receiver falls or has a sudden illness. If the Caregiver or other responsible party cannot be reached, the volunteer should call 9-1-1 (see “Emergency Warning Signs,” on the next page of this Guidebook).

Set personal boundaries for the type of care which you are comfortable providing.

Anytime you have concerns, please talk to the Care Team Coordinator/Lay Team Leader. The Lay Team Leader/Care Team Coordinator is here to make your efforts easier. The Lay Team Leader/Care Team Coordinator would like to know about your joys, as well.

Remember, you are part of a TEAM and we serve as ONE.

If you feel you can no longer handle the duties, or need another volunteer on the Care Team, please let the Lay Team Leader/Care Team Coordinator know as soon as possible.