5 MIN · Module

Boundaries for community volunteers

Why a healthy 'no' is part of the role.

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Volunteer Wellbeing and Resilience· 8 credits to certificate Inclusive Community Facilitation· 8 credits to certificateelective

Give from a full cup

Volunteers who say yes to everything burn out, and leave. Healthy boundaries serve everyone: • AGREED HOURS and roles at the start. • A 'PERSONAL CONTACT POLICY', community work doesn't require giving your private mobile number to every service user. • PERMISSION TO ESCALATE, if something is outside your role, refer up to staff. • PERMISSION TO PAUSE, taking a…

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