About CARE Team
Building a Community Where No One Feels Alone
CARE Team (Community Action for Resident Elders) is a volunteer-based community initiative that connects elderly residents with caring neighbors who provide regular check-ins, practical assistance, and companionship.
We believe that strong communities take care of their own. Every elderly resident deserves to feel valued, supported, and connected—regardless of their circumstances.
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Our Mission
To create a supportive community network where elderly residents remain independent, connected, and valued through meaningful relationships with caring volunteer neighbors.
We’re not a service organization. We’re a community movement that brings neighbors together to care for the people who built our neighborhoods.
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Why CARE Team Exists
Too many elderly residents live alone, isolated from their communities. They may have family far away, limited mobility, or simply outlived their social networks. Some struggle with daily tasks that become harder with age. Others just want someone to talk to.
Meanwhile, their neighbors—families, working professionals, retirees, and teens—want to help but don’t know how.
CARE Team bridges that gap.
We match elderly residents with nearby volunteers for regular support, creating meaningful relationships that benefit everyone involved.
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How CARE Team Works
For Elderly Residents (Participants)
1. You Reach Out
Call us at 321-252-9411, email help@vieracareteam.org, or fill out our online form. Tell us what kind of support would help you most.
2. We Match You
Our coordinator connects you with one or more volunteers from your neighborhood based on your needs and preferences.
3. You Connect
Meet your volunteer(s) and decide together what schedule and type of help works best. You’re always in control.
4. Build Relationships
Over time, these connections grow into real friendships. You’re not just receiving help—you’re building community.
For Volunteers
1. You Sign Up
Tell us about yourself, your availability (as little as 15 minutes per week), and how you’d like to help.
2. We Match You
We’ll connect you with a nearby elderly resident whose needs align with what you can offer.
3. You Make Contact
Reach out to your matched participant, introduce yourself, and coordinate your first visit or call.
4. You Make a Difference
Provide regular check-ins and support. Watch how small acts of kindness create powerful connections.
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Who We Serve
Our Participants
CARE Team serves elderly residents (typically 65+) in Auburn Lakes, Viera, Rockledge, and Brumpton Place who:
– Live independently but need occasional support
– Want regular social connection and companionship
– Could use help with errands, yard work, or technology
– Have family who live far away
– Want to remain active in their community
– Simply don’t want to feel alone
No one is turned away due to inability to pay. All services are free, always.
Our Volunteers
CARE Team volunteers are everyday people who want to make a difference:
– Adults – Retirees, working professionals, stay-at-home parents
– Families – Parents volunteering with children
– Teens – Students ages 13+ looking for meaningful service
– Everyone – Anyone with a caring heart and a little time
You don’t need special skills. We provide training, ongoing support, and match you based on your interests and availability.
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What We Do
Services for Participants
Regular Check-Ins
Phone calls or visits to ensure you’re doing well and staying connected.
Yard Work & Outdoor Maintenance
Lawn mowing, leaf raking, holiday decorations, and outdoor tasks.
Technology Help
Setting up devices, navigating the internet, video calls with family, troubleshooting tech problems.
Grocery Shopping & Errands
Weekly shopping, prescription pickup, post office trips, and other errands.
Light Housework
Help with tasks that have become difficult, always respecting your independence.
Social Companionship
Conversations, shared activities, accompany to local events, or just friendly visits.
Emergency Support Coordination
Help connecting with emergency services when needed (we don’t provide emergency services ourselves).
Transportation Assistance Scheduling
Help arranging rides to appointments (volunteers may provide rides based on individual arrangements).
Pet Care Assistance
Walking dogs, help with pet care tasks, companionship for your furry friends.
And More
Every relationship is unique. We adapt to what you need.
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Our Values
Community-Centered
We believe in the power of local connections. Neighbors helping neighbors creates lasting change.
Dignity & Respect
Every person deserves to be treated with dignity. We honor the wisdom, experience, and independence of our elderly residents.
Safety & Privacy
Volunteer screening, clear protocols, and strict confidentiality protect everyone involved.
Accessibility
Easy sign-up, flexible arrangements, multiple contact methods. We remove barriers to participation.
Sustainability
We build relationships that last, not one-time transactions. Our model grows organically with the community.
Inclusion
Everyone is welcome—regardless of background, circumstances, or ability to pay.
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Our Impact
Since launching, CARE Team has:
– Connected dozens of elderly residents with caring volunteers
– Facilitated thousands of hours of volunteer service
– Built lasting friendships across generations
– Helped residents stay independent in their homes longer
– Created a model for community care that others can replicate
– Reduced isolation and improved wellbeing for participants
– Given volunteers meaningful ways to serve their community
But the real impact? It’s in the stories—the widow who no longer eats dinner alone, the veteran who found someone to share his stories with, the grandmother who gets to video chat with her grandkids now, the teenager who learned life lessons from a neighbor born in the 1940s.
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How We’re Different
We’re Not Home Care
We’re community volunteers, not paid caregivers. We provide companionship and practical help, not medical care.
We’re Not a One-Time Service
We build ongoing relationships. This isn’t about checking a box—it’s about connecting people.
We’re Not Corporate
We’re a grassroots community initiative. Every volunteer is a real neighbor, not an employee.
We’re Not Exclusive
No membership fees, no qualification hoops, no waitlists. If you need help or want to volunteer, you’re in.
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Get Involved Today
Need Support?
Call or Text: 321-252-9411
Email: help@vieracareteam.org
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Want to Volunteer?
Call or Text: 321-252-9411
Email: volunteer@vieracareteam.org
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Have Questions?
Email: info@vieracareteam.org
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Service Areas
CARE Team currently serves:
– Auburn Lakes, Viera, FL
– Viera, Brevard County
– Rockledge, Florida
– Brumpton Place, Viera
Live nearby but not in these areas? Contact us anyway. We’re always exploring expansion opportunities.