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

2. 2 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)

3. 3 CRS Global HBC Assessment (2007) 23 Programs in 19 Countries In-depth one on one Interviews with a focus on implementation

4. 4 Case Study 1: CRS Zambia Caregivers: The Impact of Training on Their Work and Lives Photo by CRS Zambia

5. 5 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

6. 6 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

7. 7 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

8. 8 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

9. 9 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

10. 10 Case Study 3: CRS Cambodia Action for Health and Development (AHEAD), Cambodia Observations from the Field Photo by CRS Cambodia

11. 11 “Caring for the Caregiver” Intangible rewards Assisting volunteer individuals and families Photo by CRS Zambia Food for Thought…

12. 12 Contact Information Daphyne Williams 443-825-3523 dwilliam@crs.org

13. 13 Thank you! Photo by CRS Cameroon