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