VICaP — Faith in Action Ministry

VICaP Ministry Member Information

VICAP (Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers) are an interdenominational group of volunteers who live out their faith and make a difference to the homebound and/or disabled members of our community. Volunteers receive training, supervision, and insurance. Volunteers offer services such as shopping, transportation to and from doctor’s appointments, friendly visiting, respite assistance and minor home repair.

This ministry helps homebound elders and disabled adults to remain in their own homes. Our services include visiting, phoning, home repairs, grocery shopping, transportation, respite assistance and business help.

Our Goals…

  • To provide volunteer opportunities for people to make meaningful contributions to the quality of life in their communities
  • To enable homebound and /or disabled adults to continue living independently.
  • To establish VICaP as an outreach program for volunteers within Partner Congregations and the wider community.

Volunteer Opportunities

Friendly Phoning ~ Friendly Visiting ~ Business Help ~ Handyperson ~ Respite Assistance ~ Shopping ~ TASH Computer Assistance ~ Transportation

You WILL Make a Difference!

Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers Program

  • VICap Volunteers serve homebound and/or disabled persons, 18 years of age and older; no financial eligibility required.
  • All services are given without charge, but donations are gratefully accepted.
VICaP Services Volunteer Duties
Friendly Phoning 2–3 calls per week, 10–15 minute conversations
Friendly Visiting Minimum of 1 visit per week, for about 1 hour.
Business Help Sort mail, correspondence, bill paying, Medicare forms, supplemental insurance forms, "paperwork". 1 time per visit, 1 time per month.
Handyperson Small home repairs, assignment usually completed in 1 – 2 visits. Neighbor pays for needed parts, etc.
Respite Assistance Sitter companion to care–receiver, while the caregiver is provided respite; 2 1/2 hours, 1 time per week.
Shopping FOR or WITH the Neighbor, 1 grocery store, 1 time per week
TASH Computer Assistance Teach Homebound Seniors basic computer skills, Internet, e–mail.
Transportation Escort Neighbor to medical or social service appointment.
  • Volunteers are required to attend one orientation.
  • At the conclusion of the VICaP Volunteer Orientation, volunteers may choose:
    • The service(s) they are willing to provide
    • How many “Neighbors” they wish to serve
    • Area of valley they want to serve (assignment is done by zip code)

If you would care to join this ministry, please find the appropriate contact on the Contact List page.

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VICaP

Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers Program
555 West Glendale Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85021
Telephone: (602)285–0543 Fax (602)274–6793
Email: vicap@centerdoar.org