Lucy Spencer is a freelance writer whose focus areas include technology, international development, and politics. You can read more of her work here: https://naturally-inquisitive.com/
Volunteers fill roles from construction to emergency distribution and have been critical in responding to the refugee crisis in Europe. But a constantly evolving and oftentimes hectic atmosphere means many new volunteers are deployed without adequate training, sometimes causing more harm than good. Here are some ways NGOs can help better prepare their aid workers and volunteers, even with limited time and resources.
