Care Giver Assistance Network

RESPONSIBLE TO / REPORTS TO:
Catholic Social Services, pastors of St. Andrew’s and Seton

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY
(Why do you exist?): Provide support for people who are caring for a spouse, parent, sibling, or friend who is suffering from a debilitating disease.

FUNCTIONS:

• Monthly lead a small group of caregivers by giving them a chance to talk about the issues they face and then share our own experiences and offer suggestions on how to deal with issues
• Support members through phone calls, etc

OUTCOMES/GOALS (How will you measure your success?):
When members continue to come to the support group and say that the group is helping them, we are succeeding.

TIME REQUIRED: One meeting a month (2 hours minimum).

TRAINING & SUPPORT PLAN: The volunteer facilitators are trained by Catholic Social Services.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Good listener/facilitator
• Understanding of what it is like caring for a loved one.

TENURE/LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT: The length of assignment of the volunteer facilitators continues until they feel they are unable to continue with this ministry.