The TOFS web site has undergone several adaptations to accommodate its growing content. It is hoped that the web site will be developed such that it becomes a valuable resource for the membership, where they can retrieve useful information and news updates - but it is also a very useful publicity medium for the charity. Sponsorship to enable this development work to take place is being sought. Pastoral Support Volunteers TOFS Contacts and Telephone Links continue their primary role of personal support and TOFS awareness. Contacts have taken responsibility for specific areas of interest or expertise.
Volunteers vary in their method of approach.
Open house' social events and local meetings are a good opportunity to get together and share experience, although these events are in response to demand. Hospital liaison is important and hospital awareness and cooperation is variable throughout the country, although it is generally improving. Volunteers do express concern that they are not busy enough, but the important point is that they are 'there' if needed. Some people are registered on Health and Social Services databases, some involved with consultation with maternity services, self-help groups and many other ways of not only supporting families but also promoting TOFS work. Behind the ongoing support role, TOFS Pastoral workers support each other.