..the spirit will emerge through the lives of ordinary people who hear a call and answer in extraordinary ways. Mother Teresa

Invite a Speaker!

In sermons, speeches, programs, classes, Minute for Mission, or other venues, Multifaith Works presenters explain current HIV/AIDS facts, statistics, and needs. Speakers also present the CareTeam response to AIDS, using personal stories as illustrations. To schedule a speaker, please contact us at 206.324.1520 x226 or careteams@multifaith.org. Click for information about the next scheduled Multifaith Works AIDS CareTeam Volunteer Training. Click to learn about other Multifaith Works Volunteer Opportunities. Click to learn more about our philosophy regarding Spiritual and Emotional Support. For further information, please contact the Multifaith Works AIDS CareTeam Program at 206.324.1520 x226 or careteams@multifaith.org.

Multifaith Works AIDS CareTeams

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

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 to HIV/AIDS, Multifaith Works recruits and trains volunteers for AIDS CareTeams. 

What is an AIDS CareTeam?

• Each CareTeam is made up of 7 to 14 volunteers. A CareTeam may come from one or two congregations, a college, or other group. A team may be interfaith; some teams include individuals with no religious affiliation.
• CareTeam volunteers range in age from 16 to 85. Teams include professionals, students, retirees and others with diverse life experiences. Current volunteers represent 22 different faith perspectives.
• Working with a team, each volunteer can make a difference even though her/his individual time commitment may be limited.

What AIDS CareTeams Do

• Each CareTeam is matched with an individual or household living with HIV/AIDS, referred to as the "CarePartner(s)."
• CareTeam members form relationships with their CarePartner and do the things friends do. All activities depend on the needs of the CarePartner.
• Activities may include practical and/or emotional support such as: visits, transportation, social outings, phone calls, birthday parties, childcare, light housework, cards and notes, potlucks or other meal support. 

Mutual Support for CareTeams

• CareTeam members first attend a one-day volunteer training, then meet as a team for coaching on team formation and service guidelines.
• Each CareTeam meets monthly for planning and mutual support. 
• Each CareTeam has leaders who meet monthly with leaders from other CareTeams for support and information.
• CareTeam members often report that serving people with AIDS and working with other team members brings them personal satisfaction, blessings and rewards.

CareTeams Do Not Preach

By their nonjudgmental, compassionate presence, CareTeams represent a loving God to persons who often feel that they are somehow being “punished by God.” Through their caring attitudes, team members encourage empowerment, acceptance and hope.