There are two main ways that Careforce
can help churches and projects
1. By finding a Careforce volunteer to join you in
your ministry
Careforce only places volunteers in active,
outward looking churches where local resources are scarce and which are moving
into their local communities in the name of Jesus Christ in loving service
and relevant outreach. We also place volunteers in projects with clear Christian
objectives which serve the vulnerable in society including, but not limited
to: the homeless, the elderly, those with addiction or learning difficulties
and physical disability and those with difficult family situations.
Careforce placements
- Are evangelical in outlook and practice
- Have a clearly defined, reasonable, and flexible job description
- Provide for the volunteers practical care, including: living allowance (currently £35 a week), food, accommodation, work related and travel related expenses
- Provide a supervisor to whom the volunteer is responsible
- Provide a pastoral supervisor to encourage and be a trusted friend to the volunteer
- Want to work closely with the Careforce staff in the support of their volunteer
Placements looking for us to recruit a Careforce volunteer to start in September 2008 should apply before February 28th 2008. Those wanting a volunteer to serve for a year from January 2009 should apply by August 31st 2008. These dates only apply for placement applications – volunteers can apply at any time!
2. By linking your own locally recruited volunteer
into the Careforce support structures
Many churches and projects now recruit their own
volunteers. Some have found that linking their volunteer into Careforce has
been extremely helpful. Careforce can guide you through the practical
matters relating to Criminal Record Checks/Child Protection/ the Minimum
Wage/Weekly Timetables and many other important matters.
We can provide you and your volunteer with an external reference point plus
our full support throughout the year with staff visits, training conferences
and enabling peer mentoring.
Click the link to download a placement application form and a booklet detailing the expectations of placements/supervisors with Careforce volunteers. Otherwise use the response form to request these to be sent to you by post.