This booklet addresses the common situations that volunteers and youth may face at the local level. For example, road accidents, domestic and school violence, common criminality (theft, burglary or robbery) and health problems (quality of water and food, diarrhoea, malaria, stress), as well as what to do before, during and after disaster.
The booklet also provides basic guidance on establishing “Volunteers stay safe” procedures. It aims to inform National Society decision makers – leaders, managers and governance – on how to promote a culture of safety and provide operational security support to volunteers.