Personal Narrative: My Interview With Planned Parenthood

I was privileged enough to be able to interview a wonderful women that had spent a lot of time working and volunteering for Planned Parenthood. After she took an introduction to Reproductive Rights course, that worked closely with Planned Parenthood, she began to volunteer at the call center. This is when a lady approached her and asked if she would like to work full-time with Planned Parenthood. Over the next three years, she would transition from working with counseling patients, different education programs, and helping with abortion services and long-term birth control procedures. Interviewing her allowed me to gain a better understanding of the personal aspects of working with Planned Parenthood.
During our interview, she talked a lot
Most of them like the privacy and care they receive. It is a judgment-free zone that they can receive care without question. From the interviewing process, I also learned how to ask questions that targeted a response that I wanted. For example, I wanted her to tell me that she was afraid of what the current administration would do to Planned Parenthood. So I phrased the question, referring back to the vulnerable patients she had already mentioned, and she responded with something like, “I fear for them”. I also learned how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable, we were talking about tough stuff, and the silence was necessary at times. Overall, this was a valuable experience because I was able to gain a deeper understanding of the types of people who visit Planned Parenthood and gained skills from the interviewing
These include working to set guidelines for communication and attendance before the project starts. Also, implementing a mandatory weekly check in’s so no one feels that they are doing too much work without support. I would also make it clear to group members that they must finish their work, no exceptions and they cannot refuse to do parts of it. As far as the interviewing process goes, I would make sure I backup my interview, so I don't lose it if something were to happen again. Also, I would continue to practice my interview skills so that the interviews can produce better statements and