Caring Community Volunteer Interest Enter your contact information and interests of how you would like to help with the Caring Community Your Name First Last Your AddressFor some activities (rides, errands, etc.) we will try to match you with those in your nearby area Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Your Email address Enter Email Confirm Email Preferred PhoneOther Phone (optional)Please click the checkboxes below to indicate the area(s) of support that interest you or use this box to add other talents you would like to offerMeals and rides Cook a meal Deliver a meal Provide a ride to church Provide a ride to a medical appointment Run a simple local errand Check-ins Phone call check-in Write cards: condolence, congratulations, support, concern, joy etc. (materials can be supplied) Friendly visit to a congregant (at home, in the hospital, share a walk etc.) Gifts Knit or crochet a prayer shawl Create “Ritual Kits” to support those who’ve lost a loved one Create “Blessing Bags” of goodies to support for Elders, Health Care / front line workers / Teachers / Families / Staff etc. Group Efforts Help with a reception after a Memorial Service Participate in Special congregation-wide projects to cook those needing support or at difficult times of year Offer leadership / coordination skills to a project or team (short or long term) Networking Write brief web announcements for congregants to offer support, congratulations etc. Liaise with Parish Council meetings to learn about areas of concern and inform the Minister Monitor FaceBook to identify congregant news Research / update organizations and websites that offer information, outreach and support for our master list of resources Services Offer free Reiki sessions (must be at least Level II Reiki certified) Be available (via phone) to guide individual for referral to appropriate provider based on concerns Be available (via phone) to answer basic medical information to help direct to appropriate care (e.g. MD, PA, RN, LPN etc.) Participate in training to provide pastoral support Loan durable medical equipment (e.g. wheelchair, shower stool…)
