Please be kind, I work in admin for a back office part of the NHS in research and comms, and I've been working from home but we've been asked if we can volunteer to work in hospitals doing ward admin to support staff sickness.
I feel really guilty about not putting myself forward and am wondering if anyone thinks I'm being selfish for not volunteering? Would you judge someone for this? Obviously if it becomes mandatory I'll have to go.
Context for me is that I'm a single parent who suffers from anxiety and depression. I'm not sure if I'm strong enough to handle working in a hospital AT ALL, never mind during a pandemic
I've never worked in one before, and I'm worried I wouldn't be any good or able to cope. Last year I was hospitalised for lung problem and I have concerns about that (not CEV though). Also I'd have to take public transport. Obviously I'm frightened of covid also, although I would be entitled to the vaccine.
I'm pathetic aren't I? Especially when people are risking their lives every day? Would most people step up if asked? I feel so torn because current hospital staff haven't asked for this situation either and I'm being a coward.