For Parishes
We assist parishes develop Pastoral Care Programs which enable volunteers to provide practical emergency short term support for people in need in their local community.
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Care Programs exist through the compassion and contribution of Volunteers. Find out how you can offer your service to the community.
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About
Catholic Outreach
Catholic Outreach was established in 1990 in the Perth Archdiocese to promote, develop and implement parish based pastoral care programs. There are currently over 25 voluntary care programs working successfully in direct response to relief of sickness, distress and suffering encountered within the parish and wider community.
Bereavement Support and Grief Recovery
Bereavement Support Groups available in some parishes support bereaved people by providing a regular opportunity to share their stories in a safe and comforting environment. Catholic Outreach also offers Grief Recovery Support courses for people who have suffered loss. (Click heading for further information).
Emergency Meals
In most Care Programs Coordinators can organise a volunteer to provide an emergency meal, such as a casserole, for a family in need.
Family Support
Parents often appreciate support, especially during stressful times (e.g. sickness), when a Care Program may be able to offer (subject to available volunteers with Working with Children Cards) emergency babysitting, read to a child or care for a child with a disability.
Handyman/Gardening
The occasional handyman, gardening or lawn mowing job can often be organised for a frail aged person or someone facing a crisis.
Home Help
Emergency home help (such as cleaning, general housework, ironing and washing) will often assist someone in short term need.
Transport
Requests for transport is one of the most frequent calls received and it is very important to give as much notice as possible to allow the Coordinator time to locate a volunteer who is available to carry out the task at the required time (especially for appointments during office hours).
Visitation
Visiting is more and more important in society today where social isolation and loneliness is very prevalent.
Special Tasks
Care Programs may also undertake other tasks and Coordinators should be contacted to determine whether they have volunteers who may be able to assist with special tasks.
Are you interested in volunteering?
If you are interested in any of these services and wish to volunteer, please contact us to find out more.