5 MIN · Module

Avoiding burnout in mission-driven work

Why people who care most are most at risk, and what helps.

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Volunteer Wellbeing and Resilience· 8 credits to certificate Community Organising Starter Pack· 6 credits to certificateelective

Sustainability is part of the mission

People who deeply care burn out faster. Five protective practices: 1. SET HOURS even when unpaid. Sundays off, evenings sacred. 2. ROTATE intense roles every 12-18 months. 3. PEER SUPERVISION (informal monthly call with a counterpart from another organisation). 4. THE 'CALENDAR-NO', say no to ideas that don't fit the strategy without negotiation. 5. CELEBRATE wins formally, most NGOs default…

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