The strategy focuses on providing comfort and support to sick individuals through organized visits. The first approach involves coordinating group visits where volunteers form teams to visit healthcare facilities. For example, they could bring care packages or tokens of appreciation to brighten a patient's day. The process also includes organizing transportation, preparing conversation starters, and rewarding dedicated volunteers.
The second approach encourages hosting virtual visits using reliable video conferencing platforms. These allow interactions with patients who cannot receive in-person visitors. Virtual visits require technical preparations and guidelines for etiquette, ensuring a smooth experience for both patients and volunteers.
Lastly, the strategy emphasizes outreach programs by partnering with local organizations and expanding community involvement. Such programs can include training sessions for volunteers, awareness workshops, and promotional activities to encourage participation. Establishing partnerships with healthcare professionals enhances the initiative's effectiveness and long-term impact.
The strategies
⛳️ Strategy 1: Coordinate group visits
- Identify local healthcare facilities willing to accommodate group visits
- Form a group of volunteers interested in visiting the sick
- Schedule regular visits with hospital or care home administrators
- Prepare conversation starters to engage with patients
- Arrange for small tokens or care packages to bring along
- Organise transportation arrangements if necessary
- Assign roles within the group such as coordinators and volunteers
- Ensure all volunteers adhere to health and safety regulations
- Develop a feedback system to improve future visits
- Recognise and reward regular volunteers for their dedication
⛳️ Strategy 2: Host virtual visits
- Obtain permission from facilities to conduct virtual visits
- Select a reliable video conferencing platform
- Schedule virtual meeting times with hospital staff or family members
- Create a list of conversation topics suitable for virtual interactions
- Provide technical assistance to volunteers unfamiliar with necessary tools
- Gather feedback from patients and volunteers post-visit
- Create guidelines for virtual etiquette and conversation
- Identify team members to moderate and oversee virtual events
- Prepare digital materials or presentations to share online
- Evaluate the success of virtual visits periodically
⛳️ Strategy 3: Engage in outreach programmes
- Partner with local charities or organisations supporting the sick
- Organise training sessions for volunteers on how to interact with patients
- Plan events or workshops to raise awareness about visiting the sick
- Set up a system to track visits and patient interactions
- Design and distribute promotional materials to encourage more volunteers
- Create a website or social media page to post updates and stories
- Reach out to schools or community groups to expand volunteer base
- Evaluate the impact of outreach efforts annually
- Develop partnerships with healthcare professionals for guidance
- Celebrate achievements and milestones with the community
Bringing accountability to your strategy
It's one thing to have a plan, it's another to stick to it. We hope that the examples above will help you get started with your own strategy, but we also know that it's easy to get lost in the day-to-day effort.
That's why we built Tability: to help you track your progress, keep your team aligned, and make sure you're always moving in the right direction.
Give it a try and see how it can help you bring accountability to your strategy.
