[humanser] Update regarding sexual assault volunteer opportunity and a question

[Miranda B.]

Hi everyone,

The volunteer coordinator of the local sexual assault response program
responded to my inquiry regarding this volunteer opportunity. If you might
remember, I came to this list regarding possible sollutions for on-call
transportation.

Well, according to the email I just received, the transportation isn't as
much of a concern as my blindness.

According to the volunteer coordinator, my visual impairment would place
both myself and the victim at a "higher risk", and I would not be able aid
in providing the forensic nurses with supplies or food/drink for the
patient.

I have been advised to contact the parent organization to find another
opportunity that could accomidate me, as they don't have the resources to
assist me in volunteering in this capacity.

Have any of you served or worked in a similar capacity, where you had to
navigate similar concerns? If so, how did you handle the situation and
assumptions of high risk?

Thanks as always for your help, and have a wonderful week!

 

Best wishes, Miranda