increased capacity: an in-depth look at home-based care volunteers
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Increased Capacity: An In-depth Look at Home-based Care Volunteers. Daphyne Williams Catholic Relief Services May 26, 2008 Washington, D.C. Home-based Care. Any form of care given in the home. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Increased Capacity:An In-depth Look at Home-based
Care Volunteers
Daphyne WilliamsCatholic Relief Services
May 26, 2008Washington, D.C.
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Home-based Care
• Any form of care given in the home.
• CRS has over 250 HIV programming in 52 countries. Over 50% of these provide care and support, most provide HBC.
• Volunteers do not receive salaries but may receive incentives (travel stipends, t-shirts, work bags, etc)
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CRS Global HBC Assessment (2007)
• 23 Programs in 19 Countries
• In-depth one on one Interviews with a focus on implementation
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Case Study 1: CRS Zambia
Caregivers: The Impact of
Training on Their Work and
Lives
Photo by CRS Zambia
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Zambia Cont…
• As a result of the training:– 99% reported increased knowledge– 96% reported increased respect in the
community– 87% reported increased general well-being– Most report being better able to manage stress
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Case Study 2: CRS Cameroon
Determinants of Motivation and Commitment of
Volunteer Caregivers: A survey of project
volunteers in the Diocese of Kumbo, Northwest Province,
Cameroon
Photo by CRS Cameroon
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Cameroon Cont…
• Volunteer Commitment Score (VCS):– Time as volunteer– No. of visits per child per month– Percent of children seen in a month– Supervisor’s score
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Study Findings: Volunteer Motivating Factors
• Previous experience caring for orphans
• Childhood self-identified as good and stable
• Higher education level
• Quality supervision including regular feedback
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As a Result of Volunteering
• 98.1% said the project contributed POSITIVELY to their lives:– Better able to relate to people, manage their
families and business– Improved perception of the value of life– Increased social status in society
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Case Study 3: CRS Cambodia
Action for Health and Development
(AHEAD), Cambodia
Observations from the Field
Photo by CRS Cambodia
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• “Caring for the Caregiver”
• Intangible rewards
• Assisting volunteer individuals and families
Photo by CRS Zambia
Food for Thought…
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Thank you!
Photo by CRS Cameroon