This project was executed by Andres and Guill. Andres is 16 years old and Guill is 17 years old. Both are high school students and live in the capital city of Costa Rica.
The objectives of the project were: To know the emotional status of each volunteer, to create a close contact with each volunteer and to identify problems to look for creative solution.
Technical base: First psychological aids by texting Whatsapp or PhoneCall.
They contact each volunteer of their region by whatsapp with an introductory text, explained who are they and which was their position as psychosocial team. They ask volunteers if they want to talk or text, and they ask them about how do they feel in this quarantine. As results, they accomplished the next one:
13 Local Units of a total of 14.
63 young volunteers received the peer-to-peer psychosocial service.
36 young volunteers deny the service.
14 volunteers have a follow up.
2 volunteers were referred to the Psychologist Team of Youth Program.
Challenges: Volunteers accept and want the help, so it could be tired just for two people listen every problem and situation.
Opportunities: To give each volunteer a safety space to express their feeling and to find I red Cross Program a place where they are going to be listen and we cared for them
