Joining a Support Team

New Support Team members experience a 3 hour orientation before beginning and then meet monthly for 59 minutes to communicate, educate and coordinate.  Begin by completing the Support Team Member Information form and register onlinefor an upcoming Support Team Orientation.  If you have further questions, contact Steven Warnock at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (919) 402-1844.

Leading or Developing a Support Team

Persons interested in helping lead a Support Team are invited to attend a leadership training event.  This two day training is a dynamic, interactive introduction to team facilitation.  Click here for more information or register online to attend an upcoming Support Team Development Conference, being held on March 17-18, 2011.  If you have further questions, contact Steven Warnock at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (919) 402-1844.

Featured Support Teams Seeking Members

Do you like to drive? - Several teams in Durham and Hillsborough are supporting friends that would benefit from someone who enjoys providing transportation for errands, medical appointments, and other activities.

Chapel Hill - Barbara has volunteered with organizations and advocated for those less fortunate for years.  She has been a voice for local leaders to turn to when they needed a pulse of the community.  When she thinks of doing things she enjoys, it revolves around helping others.  However, now Barbara is the one who needs help and her voice is tired, so she is struggling to have the energy to advocate for herself.  Barbara was diagnosed with leukemia, so for now, she has to put her focus on her cancer treatments and doctor appointments, and it drains her to think of the daily, mundane activities she must do like household chores, yard work, grocery shopping and errands, plus meals when she has the appetite.  We are looking for team members who would enjoy supporting Barbara through these activities or by visiting, transportation to appointments and just emotional support.  Barbara says getting her house back to being organized and things off the floor would help her clear her mind and feel as if things are not so out of control.

Durham – Peter and Pam have been married for over 50 years.  They have traveled the world together, attended graduate school together, worked alongside one another, and are best friends.  Over the years they taught English in Hong Kong, were campus ministers in Philadelphia, and led groups and organizations in discussions around spirituality.  When Pam was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Peter knew it would be another long journey they would walk with each other.  Peter felt even more alone when Pam moved into an assisted living residence.  After awhile of watching Pam not do well there, Peter decided to have Pam move back in with him because the separation was too much and he felt he could care for her better.  Peter has cared for Pam during her late stages of Alzheimer's for the past year.  They have had one friend who has helped along the way, but because they are new to the area, they still have yet to have the time or energy to really get to know anyone else.   Peter is no longer able to drive and will walk to the grocery store, despite his own limiting conditions.  They both miss being able to get out of the house as freely as before and love doing anything with nature, going out to dinner, and discovering their new city.  Project Compassion is creating a team around Peter and Pam to help them with transportation to run errands, go shopping, to appointments, and fun activities.  Also, at times to provide some respite for Peter.  If you love to drive, get outside, or would like to get to know some new neighbors, then this team would be for you.

Saxapahaw - Sarah and David moved to the area in the past year because of new jobs.  They did not move alone.  Sarah's parents, both living with Alzheimer's came along as well, as Sarah and David are their primary caregivers.  Getting to know a new place without knowing anyone is hard enough, and it can be even more difficult when you are the primary caregiver to someone with illness and unable to get out of the house.  Sarah and David would love to have an intentional community around them as they get to know new people and new surroundings.  Sarah and David would benefit from respite so they could go out with one another to eat, to see a show or just to hang out with new people.  They would also enjoy if someone was able to drive her mother, who goes to a senior center 20 minutes away once a week.  In the beginning the team would get to know the parents and vice versa, so everyone felt comfortable.  This is a loving family who are just wanting to have more energy for themselves and each other.

Siler City– We are in need of other team members in the Siler City.  Kay is a 56 year old woman living with a chronic illness, and is the primary caregiver for a son who lives with her.  She has been unable to work for the past several years due to her constant treatment, appointments, and pain.  Kay would enjoy a Support Team whose members enjoy doing household chores, help identifying resources and filling out resource applications, assistance with small home repairs, social visits, transportation to appointments at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, and help with running errands.  Kay had been a very active member in social and environmental causes, so much so she put herself through law school to help in both of those areas before her illness caused her to retire early.

Chapel Hill/Chatham County - Andy is a young 91 year old man who has traveled the world and spent most of his life helping other people through his work as a RN, a missionary, his military service, and his work with the World Health Organization (WHO).  He is now in the early stages of Alzheimer's.  His daughter has been his primary caregiver, but she would benefit from some respite.  Because of the situation, Andy and his wife are not able to live together, and only get to see each other 2-3 times a week.  Andy would benefit from team members who would enjoy providing transportation to and from the senior center in Chapel Hill, some yard work, occasional meals, social visits, and some household chores.

Chapel Hill – Mary has been living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for more than ten years.  Mary is in her mid 50’s, and wants to work for as long as possible before having to retire due to her circumstance.  She and her husband would appreciate visitors during the week, primarily on Wednesdays and Fridays, while he is at work and she’s at home.  Also, help with occasional errands and respite care would be appreciated. She still works from home as she is able and loves watching TV, talking to new people, going shopping, or just getting out of the house when she has someone with whom she can ride.  If you are comfortable moving someone in a wheelchair or willing to learn, then that would be a bonus for this family.

Hillsborough - Dana has been living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, a type of peripheral neuropathy, for several years.  Her illness has caused weakness and muscle atrophy in her limbs, significantly limiting her moblity.  Dana is in her mid-forites with a teenage daughter.  She has worked in healthcare and occupational therapy, and she enjoys watching TVs, movies, and writing.  Dana and her daughter would appreciate help with meals and transportation.

If you would like to be join one of these teams or would like to learn about other Support Teams in the area you could join, contact Steven Warnock at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (919) 402-1844.

Circles of Care Volunteering

Joining a Circles of Care Team

New Circles of Care team members experience a 3-hour orientation before beginning and then meet monthly for 59 minutes to communicate, educate and coordinate.  Begin by completing the Circles of Care Team Member form and register online for an upcoming orientation.  If you have further questions, contact Stacie Peacock at (919) 402-1844 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Leading a Circles of Care Team

Persons interested in helping lead a Circles of Care team are invited to attend a leadership training event.  This one day training is a dynamic, interactive introduction to team facilitation. Register online to attend an upcoming Circles of Care Leadership Training event. If you have further questions, contact Stacie Peacock at (919) 402-1844 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The following teams need more members to complete the circle:

Durham (27703): A 69yr old male in Durham would benefit from a team to provide some emotional and practical support.  He enjoys sports and meeting new people.

Raleigh (27610): A 74yr old African-American male in Raleigh is seeking a team for
emotional and practical support. He has multiple myeloma, cancer on kidney,
and problems with his heart.  Before his illness he was very active in
church and loved the outdoors.  He would like assistance with yard work,
going to the park, getting to church, and just some conversation.  His wife
may need assistance with errands and doctors appointments.  He loves fishing
and spending time with family especially his grandchildren.

Raleigh (27601): A 64yr old male in  has COPD and need assistance with yard work.  He loves jazz, football, and cars especially Mustangs.  He has a wife and 15yr old son that with down syndrome.

Chatham (27523): A 76yr old Chatham resident would like a Circles of Care team to assist with meals, light housekeeping, yard work, and some social visits.  She loves to bake and welcomes meeting new people.  Her daughter is the primary caregiver but welcomes support from the community.

Wake County: A 20yr old gentleman in Wake County has suffered a brain injury but is making
a remarkable recovery.  Would want a team to provide some emotional support by having someone to watch movies with especially comedy.  He enjoys reading books by John Grisham and Eddie McBain.

Wake County: A 71yr old veteran would like to connect to a group that could take him to church on Sundays.  His wife is the primary caregiver and believes more social interaction would help his condition.  He loves to laugh watch America' Funniest Home Videos.  They live in the Garner area and would like to be connected to others in the community.

Durham County: A 51yr old woman is recovering from a stroke and is recovering quickly. Although she does not need any assistance with practical needs she would love the emotional and spiritual support that a Circles of Care team can provide.

If you would like to be join one of these teams or would like to learn about other Circles of Care Teams in the area you could join, contact Stacie Peacock at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (919) 402-1844.