Thank you Jennifer for these excellent and very relevant tips for volunteers. Anytime volunteers work with vulnerable populations or traumatic circumstances, burnout lurks nearby. I especially love your closing statement. "To burn-out is to let one’s light languish until it disappears. As interdependent beings, we are responsible for making sure our flame is fueled. And we’re meant to share that flame with others."
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Thank you Jennifer for these excellent and very relevant tips for volunteers. Anytime volunteers work with vulnerable populations or traumatic circumstances, burnout lurks nearby. I especially love your closing statement. "To burn-out is to let one’s light languish until it disappears. As interdependent beings, we are responsible for making sure our flame is fueled. And we’re meant to share that flame with others."