Scenario - Young carers Your organisation has received a philanthropic funding for a program to support young carers (aged 13 - 18) of people with disabilities, rare disorders or high medical needs. Young carers undergo physical, emotional and mental stress while they help care for their loved ones who are unwell. Based on a recent survey from the young carers you work with, they would appreciate some time to pursue their social needs such as making new friends, enjoying recreational activities in a relaxing and fun environment. They also need some advice on how to cope with their schoolwork. A local non-profit organisation Happy Campers operates camping facilities including providing accommodation, food and activities as part of their respite services, is willing to work with your organisation. The local high school Chaplain and counsellor also happens to be a volunteer in your organisation As the Program Coordinator, you were tasked to lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the program for young carers. Simulated Activity Task 3 - Evaluate programs Instructions Based on the Scenario - Young Carers A summary of the feedback gathered from the young carers, internal staff and external providers are found on the table below. Analyse the feedback received by the organisation and answer the evaluation questions below. Feedback Summary Young carers Happy Campers Chaplain Supervisor Finance What went well? . Meeting young carers just like The children were all well The children were able to The events were well me made me feel not so alone behaved and receptive to xpress their concerns organised and the group Everyone was so friendly the activities although it and feelings about their were quite easy to handle. The camp was well laid out took a while for the older situations and receptive The eagerness of the and the food was really good. ones to engage. to help and suggestions. children to participate in . The outdoor activities were so The group seemed to enjoy Seeing the children the activities. much fun! the outdoor activities more. relaxing and just being . Making new friends and themselves. meeting new people It was good to see the . Relaxing and just doing things children happy and for myself comfortable with each . Having a break from my caring | other by the end of the responsibilities even just for a program. few days. What went not so . The two days went so quickly The wet weather one We need to plan for bad well? . Activities were very full on, afternoon, we should have weather when it happens. would like some time to do had a contingency plan. simple things like watch a movie or play card games The outdoor activity was shortened due to the rain. Was the program Yes, would love to do it again Yes, we believe the children | I believe that program The group was a lot more successful Yes and I hope it's for more appreciated the respite was successful in relaxed and happier by the than two days next time. from their caring providing respite for the end of the program. Some Yes, I really had a grand time responsibilities and just young carers and making exchanged numbers so but two days were not have a few days to enjoy them realise that they are they can keep in touch and enough. themselves, do fun and they were given Thank you for doing this for exciting things, and meet not alone and there is information on who to us. new people help when they need it. contact for help What did you enjoy The bush walks Listening to the children's the most? . Meeting new people and experiences making friends Being taken cared of What did you learn How to manage my time from the program? better Who to talk to if I need help That other people care about me and I'm important too. Was there enough Everyone involved were The staffing was sufficient, staff and volunteers very organised and knew and the group was well for supervision? what they were doing. looked after. Was there any issue The staff and volunteers All the staff were very or conflicts among were very helpful and there willing to help each other teams/ departments was clear information about the program requirements Do we want to do it . All young carers want to I would offer to volunteer This is a very worthwhile again? If so why? If participate again next time. again next time. program to continue Not, why not? considering the very good outcomes for the young carers. Did we meet our The program expenses budgetary goal were just covered by the available funding There was not much room for contingencies