Volunteer to help HIV or Cancer Patients

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Interested in lending a hand to someone facing a serious illness? Then, come join a Care Team!

What is a Care Team?

• A group of 3-6 volunteers who are matched with a Care Partner who is in need of compassionate, non-medical support
• You can sign up as an individual, or bring your friends/co-workers/faith community/neighbors to join you
• We only ask for a commitment of 4 hours a month, and will match you with a Care Partner in your preferred geographic location
• The Care Communities will provide each Care Team member with training and continuous support

Who are Care Partners?

• Neighbors in our community who are living with a terminal illness (typically cancer or hiv/aids) and are in need of practical, non-medical, support
• Care Partners range in age from 3 months to 101 years old
• Most are unable to work, and about 90% live at or below the poverty line
• Part of the thread of our community strength and joy!

What does "practical support" mean?

• It could mean a variety of things, depending on what Care Team members are interested and comfortable with
• Visiting the Care Partner
• Phoning to socialize and assure the Care Partner that someone cares
• Providing transportation to appointments
• Assisting with light housekeeping, yard work, cooking, or special projects
• Socializing by playing cards, watching a video together, or going to a movie, mall, park, or a community event
• Providing supportive child services
• Listening and allowing the Care Partner to laugh and to cry without judgment
• Providing pet care
• But most importantly, The Care Communities Care Teams provide a sense of love and care by being there for someone who might otherwise feel isolated, alone and without community

To volunteer please email volunteer@thecarecommunities.org or ask for the Outreach Coordinator at 512-459-5883 ext. 707