1 Increased Capacity: An In-depth Look at Home-based Care Volunteers Daphyne Williams Catholic Relief Services May 26, 2008 Washington, D.C.

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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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Contact Information

Daphyne Williams

443-825-3523

[email protected]

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Thank you!

Photo by CRS Cameroon