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Rosehedge/Multifaith Works CareTeams offer people of all faiths a common volunteer experience by providing practical support and friendship to people living with HIV/AIDS and those in recovery. Both volunteers and CarePartners (clients) report tremendous benefits through their involvement on CareTeams.

The CareTeam Program is pleased to show you our video!

We offer our deepest thanks to all who participated in making it happen.

Special thanks to Phillip Nelson and his crew from Seattle Film Institute who volunteered their time

and effort in the production of this gift for us.

The Need

Although many people living with HIV/AIDS have benefited from new medical treatments, others continue to live with debilitating side effects from potent medications, along with isolation and fear. As part of our compassionate response, Rosehedge/Multifaith Works recruits and trains volunteers for CareTeams.

What is a CareTeam?

A CareTeam is a group of 4 - 7 volunteers who provide practical, emotional, and spiritual support to a person or household affected by HIV/AIDS and/or chemical addiction. Volunteers come to the program as individuals or might be based out of civic groups, academic institutions, spiritual communities, or the community at large. Our volunteers range in age from 18 to 85 and represent diverse cultural backgrounds, belief systems, and life experiences.

Working as a team, each volunteer can make a difference in the life of a person with HIV/AIDS although her/his individual time commitment may be limited. Together we accomplish more collectively than any of us would working on our own.

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        Training

        Our next training will be held Saturday October 27th 2012 at our main office site.   

        Current CareTeams

        There are currently 41 CareTeams serving 84 CarePartners, including men, women, and teenagers:
         
           

        All Pilgrims CareTeam Ballard Interfaith CareTeam Beacon House CareTeam Bellevue First Cong. UCC CareTeam Beighle House CareTeam Belltown CareTeam   Broadview UCC CareTeam Capitol Hill Interfaith CareTeam Casa Luis CareTeam Central District CareTeam Dalton House CareTeam DeWolfe House CareTeam Eastside Ecumenical CareTeam Federal Way CareTeam Hill House CareTeam   First AME CareTeam Holy Spirit Kent CareTeam Jude Jackson House CareTeam Lake Burien Pres. CareTeam Liberation Ministries CareTeam

        Lucky Four CareTeam Overlake Church CareTeam   Queens Court CareTeam Rain City CareTeam Renton Meth./Pre. CareTeam Richmond Beach CareTeam Rosehedge III CareTeam Southend Saints CareTeam Saint James Cathedral CareTeam Saint Madeleine-Sophie CareTeam Saint Marks I CareTeam Saint Marks II CareTeam Saint Stephen's Episcopal CareTeam Saint Therese CareTeam Saint. Therese #2 CareTeam Saint Vincent Interfaith CareTeam The Y’s CareTeam Twentysomethings CareTeam University Temple UMC CareTeam Wallingford UMC CareTeam   and One CarePartner being served by parts of two CareTeams

          
        Be sure to check out other Rosehedge/Multifaith Works Volunteer Opportunities and the next scheduled Volunteer Training. For more information, please call 206.324.1520 x229 or email cherie@rosehedge.org.

    Each CareTeam is matched with an individual or household living with HIV/AIDS referred to as a CarePartner. CareTeam members form relationships with their CarePartner and do the things compassionate friends do. CareTeam activities depend on the needs of the CarePartner and abilities of the volunteer. At the core, CareTeams build supportive relationships with their CarePartners by listening to them, offering encouragement, renewing interest in life, and establishing meaningful personal connections. Support may include phone calls, transportation to appointments, sharing coffee or meals, celebrating birthdays and holidays, childcare, light housework, sending cards, or help with moving.

    Mutual Support for CareTeams

    All potential volunteers attend a one day training on HIV/AIDS, addiction, and the values of compassionate care. After the training, Rosehedge/Multifaith Works' staff facilitate team formation meeting for volunteers joining the team. Each CareTeam meets once a month for planning, sharing, and mutual support. Representatives from each CareTeam meet monthly with Rosehedge/Multifaith Works' staff to discuss team activities, issues, and concerns. CareTeam members often report that serving people with illnesses and working with other team members brings them personal satisfaction, blessings and rewards.

   

  What do CareTeams do?