| LIFE
EXPERIENCE |
- Have you lost
someone close to you lately?
- If yes, did
you have support and who helps
you with your daily difficulties?
- Do you feel
you have worked through this
loss?
- If not, what
life experience motivated you
to consider volunteering for
palliative care?
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| KNOW
YOURSELF |
- What source of support do
you seek in time of need?
- Are you comfortable with
your own spiritual and emotional
stability?
- Is there anything in your
personal or professional life
that could affect your ability
to support others?
- What kind of experience do
you think would be most likely
to upset you?
- What do you feel are the
strengths and weaknesses that
you will bring to your volunteer
work?
- Would you be willing to be
matched with someone who has
a transmissible disease?
- Are you currently undergoing
treatment, therapy or counselling
of any kind?
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| AVAILABILITY |
- Are you prepared to take
part in education events to
help prepare you to volunteer?
- Would you be willing to invest
your time on a weekly basis
to establish rapport with your
clients?
- Are you prepared to be on
call in time of need?
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These questions
are meant to be introspective in
nature and help you to reflect
on your ability to provide service
to others at such a critical time
in their lives. If you feel comfortable
with your answers, go to the next
section on "Where
to volunteer".
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