MHPE Volunteer Resource
INDUCTION
Looking after your health and wellbeing
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Induction: Looking after your health and wellbeing
Staying healthy as a volunteer
Eating well, being active, participating socially, and
getting a good night’s sleep, will promote MHPE
volunteer’s health.
You are the MHPE message!
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How to stay healthy as a volunteer
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Meditate
Ask for help
Take time off
Set achievable goals
Set limits
Do things that give you
energy
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Exercise regularly
Debrief
Balance your time
Be realistic
Relax
Celebrate your wins,
learn from your losses
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Burnout
• Burnout is a condition sometimes experienced
by people working for the welfare of others.
• It can involve emotional exhaustion and reduced
interest and activity.
• Taking on too much, too intensely, for too long,
increases the risk of burnout.
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Symptoms of burnout
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Feeling overwhelmed
Busy, but not productive
Feeling over-anxious
Lack of enthusiasm
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Symptoms of burnout
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Inability to focus
Trouble sleeping
Low energy
Short-tempered
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Some tips for MHPE volunteers
• Develop networks for information, support and
mentoring
• Liaise with other MHPE volunteers or your
MHPE Volunteer Representative or DVA
Coordinator
• Share your MHPE successes
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