Facilities and equipment may not seem central to policy, but they are critical enablers. Volunteer policies should address the practical conditions under which volunteers serve — from safe spaces for meetings to protective equipment for deployments.
Key elements
- Define minimum standards for volunteer facilities (meeting rooms, safe spaces, accessibility).
- Ensure equipment (PPE, uniforms, ID, insurance documents) is covered by policy.
- Include policies for safe storage and responsible use of volunteer-related equipment and data.
Volunteers need safe, accessible, and well-equipped environments to serve effectively. By embedding facilities and equipment standards into volunteer policy, National Societies uphold duty of care and strengthen volunteer motivation.
Case: Philippine Red Cross branch facilities integrated into volunteer policies after Typhoon Haiyan.