Ways to Care for Others


Title: Adopt-a-Senior Fellowship Volunteers
Event: Weekly Coffee Socials at Villa Rancho Bernardo
Description: Serve coffee & refreshments to seniors during the Saturday morning “Coffee Social” and fellowship hour.
Skills/Gifts: Friendly, outgoing personality and compassion for seniors.
Date/Time: Any Saturday morning ( 9:30-10:30am). At VRB nursing home, 15720 Bernardo Ctr. Dr.
Number of People Needed: 5 including all family members…especially children
Contact: Debbie Ness, nessco5@cox.net / 858.688.0199
Posted: 11/1/08

Title: Samaritan Team
Event: Pastoral Care Ministry
Description: Provide meals for those who are recovering from recent illnesses, hospitalization or bereavement
Skills/Gifts: Prepare/purchase and deliver meals with a caring heart
Date & Time: As needed during the months of November & December.
Number of People Needed: 2-4
Contact: Trish Damstra, tdamstra09@cox.net / 760.591.0357
Posted: 11/1/08

Title: Caregiver Relief
Event: Pastoral Need Ministry
Description: Provide assistance for families that care for family members who are elderly, disabled, or have special needs. Offer assitance driving, preparing meals, or sitting with family members while primary care-givers get a break.
Skills/Gifts: Willingness to provide caring assistance.
Date/Time: Flexible schedule
Number of People Needed: 5-8 for November & December
Contact: Cindy Larson, clarson858@yahoo.com / 858.484.5800
Posted: 11/1/08

Title: Volunteers In Pastoral Service (VIPS)
Event: Pastoral Care Ministry
Description: Assist the Pastoral Care Pastor with ministry follow-up to those who have been hospitalized, shut-ins, and the bereaved
Skills/Gifts: Gifts in caring, compassion and empathy
Date/Time: Flexible; as needed during November & December
Number of People: 3 (have 1 so far)
Contact: Pastor Bob Meissner, bob@thechurchatrb.org / 858.592.2434 x 337
Posted: 11/1/08