Project Sunshine

Who is Project Sunshine's Founder?

• Whitney Pollack

• Joseph Weilgus

• Katy Kienitz

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• Project Sunshine has International Programs in China, Israel, Canada, and Kenya

• Project Sunshine provides services to pediatric patients, but not their families.

• Project Sunshine volunteers must be 18 years or older to participate In-Hospital and during TelePlay

You recently joined Project Sunshine as an ACTIVE volunteer and are eager to attend your first In-Hospital volunteer program which will be this upcoming Saturday night. However, on Friday night you suddenly begin to feel sick. What should you do?

• Contact your Project Sunshine Chapter Leader(s) ASAP to cancel.

• Wait until Saturday morning to see if you are feeling better, but you are still unsure.

• There is no way you are going to miss this event since you've been waiting a while and looking forward to it. You'll go on Saturday regardless of possible warning signs.

Which of the following questions is okay to ask a patient during a Project Sunshine program either In-Hospital or via Teleplay?

• How long have you been in the hospital?

• What is your favorite cartoon?

• Do you want to be Facebook friends with me?

In the middle of a Teleplay session, Mary's doctor walks in. The program leader is unaware of this because they are sharing their screen via Zoom and can't see everyone. One of the other volunteers notices that Mary and her doctor are having a conversation. What should you do?

• Ignore it, it's none of your business

• Unmute yourself and shout it at the Chapter Leader and Host via microphone so everyone knows

• Privately message the Zoom host and co-hosts, requesting that they shut off Mary's camera and mute her microphone. While additionally privately messaging Mary so she is aware and can message the hosts after the doctor leaves the room

All people volunteering with Project Sunshine MUST be 18 years or older.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT okay to do? (multiple answers)

• A volunteer posts a photo of herself and fellow volunteers on social media without specifying the hospital info or location

• A volunteer re-posts a photo of herself and a child from any of Project Sunshine's social media pages

• A volunteer takes a photo of the kids while working with them in the hospital

• A volunteer breaks the ice by asking about the patients diagnosis

• A volunteer takes a screenshot during TelePlay of the patients with their computer sound off

You are in the middle of program session when your cell phone begins ringing and vibrating aloud. What should you do in this situation?

• Ignore the call and check your phone after the program session ends

• Pick up the phone and start talking to the person, telling them that you will speak to them later

• Quickly check the phone number/notification and then put your phone back in your pocket

Hugs are a great way to say goodbye to patient

• True, everyone loves hugs especially kids!

• False, Project Sunshine policy prevents volunteers from hugging or lifting patients.

What is TRUE?

• Project Sunshine has the right to dismiss volunteers if they behave inappropriately (via Teleplay or In-Hospital)

• Volunteers should always try to give patients real choices and adapt to the environment

• If a child is crying, the first thing you should do is validate their feelings and tell your Chapter Leader about the situation that unfolded

• You can unintentionally violate HIPAA laws and compliance by taking screenshots and asking personal questions pertaining to their condition

• All of the above