When you volunteer overseas with InterVol’s partners you can be confident that:
- We have reviewed a risk assessment with our partners to identify any potential risks to health, safety and security, as well as mitigate and prevent these risks.
- We have consulted with your host organisation and the previous group of volunteers to monitor and review risks annually.
- There will be a designated local partner contact person to help you in any emergency.
- You will be briefed thoroughly on how to stay healthy and safe during your stay as part of our training sessions.
- You will receive ongoing project-specific support from your local placement coordinator on what country-specific health precautions you may need to take.
- At least two volunteers per group will be trained in first aid and there will be access to first aid kits on-site. Volunteers are responsible for taking personal medical advice from a health professional before travel.
- We monitor political and security developments carefully and pay very close attention to Foreign Office travel advice from www.gov.uk. We do not place volunteers with partners in areas that the UK government advises against travel to.
- InterVol holds a comprehensive liability insurance cover for activities in the United Kingdom as per Charity Commission guidance. Volunteers pay an annual membership contribution to InterVol cover these costs, currently set at £20.
- Please note that volunteers are required to obtain their own personal travel insurance policy to cover their health and possessions overseas; while overseas they are registered volunteers of their host organisation and subject to their insurance and legal responsibilities.
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