Qualities of a Caring Volunteer
Ability to recognize that each Resident has the need for human contact and relationships
Ability to recognize that most Residents have a capacity for growth even within limited areas
Ability to regard the Resident as an individual with potential
Ability to be supportive and empathetic
Ability to recognize and adapt to changes in the Resident's life situation
Ability to recognize, accept and support Residents who appear to be upset about their life situation
Ability to respect and appreciate a Resident's differing concept of reality
Ability to accept the Resident's need for privacy or withdrawal
Ability to respect cultural, ethnic and personality differences
Ability to share problems related to a Resident with the professional staff
Ability to derive some satisfaction from helping the Resident